During an appearance on El Hormiguero, Riquelme claimed Haaland "has a clause and would want to come to Real Madrid" if he wins the elections. However, just over an hour later, Haaland's father Alfie and agent Rafaela Pimenta issued a statement: "Very entertaining, but it's not true. We wish the best to both candidates in the Real Madrid elections." sport-tr.bet
This political move by Riquelme resembles tactics used in previous Real Madrid presidential elections, with similar reactions from the involved parties.
