Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has justified his club’s involvement in the European Super League project, claiming the legal victory against UEFA has benefited football globally and helped fans in developing countries.
In a notable statement, Pérez said: “We won the Super League case, that’s how we were able to negotiate with UEFA.”
He continued: “We did it for the GOOD of football, SO THAT CHILDREN IN AFRICA CAN WATCH FOOTBALL FOR FREE.”
Pérez: Super League Victory Was for the Greater Good
The Real Madrid president portrayed the Super League battle as a fight for the future of the sport rather than purely financial gain. According to Pérez, winning the court case strengthened Real Madrid’s position in negotiations with UEFA and opened the door to making top-level football more accessible worldwide — especially for young fans in Africa and other regions.
Context Amid Pérez’s Recent Comments
This statement comes during a period of intense media activity from the president. Today, Pérez has addressed:
- The Negreira Case and alleged refereeing corruption
- His refusal to resign (“They’ll have to shoot me”)
- Internal dressing room incidents
- Fan frustration over results this season
With this comment, Pérez shifts focus to his long-term vision for football’s future and Real Madrid’s role as one of its leading institutions.