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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has warned football fans that the sport is 'sick', as he continues to promote the European Super League.
The 75-year-old was the chairman for the proposed ESL in 2021 which, due to backlash from fans all over Europe, was scrapped.
But at Madrid's recent annual general meeting, Perez seemed to reinstate his desire to see the competition formed in the near future.
Real Madrid's Florentino Perez has again called for the formation of a European Super League
Perez referenced the fact that Madrid have only faced Liverpool nine times in his argument
Speaking at the club's AGM on Sunday, Perez said: 'To fix a problem, you have to first recognise that you have a problem. Our sport is sick. It is losing its leadership as a global sport.
'We mustn't be confused by the impact of Real Madrid's European Cup run when we were involved in seven games of the highest intensity and interest.
'That was the result of the draw, and of the quality and greatness of our team. It was a spectacle that helped bring excitement back to the viewers.
'That's why we believe European competitions must change, to offer fans top-level games year-round between the
