Riquelme's Haaland Promise Draws Denial

Enrique Riquelme, candidate in Real Madrid's presidential elections, promised on TV show El Hormiguero to sign Erling Haaland if victorious, claiming the player "has a clause and would want to come to Real Madrid." The statement drew immediate parallels to the controversial transfer of Luis Figo between rival clubs.

Within hours, Haaland's father Alfie and agent Rafaela Pimenta issued a denial: "Very entertaining, but not true. We wish both candidates the best in the Real Madrid elections." The quick rejection mirrors responses to similar bold claims during past high-profile football transfers. catcross.org