Real Madrid president blames Club World Cup for trophyless season
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has blamed the 2025 Club World Cup for the club's trophyless season, claiming the competition 'killed' the team. 'We didn't have a preseason, and after three months we had 28 injuries,' Perez said during a Monday morning press conference. This marks Real Madrid's second consecutive season without winning any trophy, ending a period of dominance for the Spanish giants. Perez described it as 'a learning experience' but stated, 'I want to play in the Club World Cup, but not by throwing away a whole season.' The club is set to announce Jose Mourinho as their new manager this summer as they aim to return to winning ways.