AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoReal Madrid Politics: Challenger Enrique Riquelme says Florentino Pérez has “crossed a red line” by proposing selling 5% of the club to an investor, vowing to publicly commit never to do so; the June 7 election pits the two men for the first time in over 20 years. Pope Leo XIV in Spain: The Vatican set out a June 6-12 itinerary, including a Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10 and meetings in Madrid with King Felipe VI and PM Pedro Sánchez. Economy Watch: Spain’s manufacturing grew only modestly in May as Middle East-linked supply delays worsened, with the PMI slipping to 51.2 from 51.7. Markets: The Spanish Stock Exchange saw 42.277bn euros in equity trading in May (+32.7% year-on-year). Health & Society: WHO picked Spain for its 2026 no-tobacco conference in Madrid, with Health Minister Mónica García among those recognized. Travel Disruption: A United Airlines flight to Spain turned back to Newark after a teenager named a Bluetooth device “bomb,” later revealed as a prank. Football Transfers: Arsenal are weighing options to “reach another level,” with Julian Álvarez still a name in the mix as Barcelona and PSG circle. Local Business: Oriol Balaguer launched Balaguer Coffee & Bakery in Madrid, aiming for 35 sites and 8m euros turnover by 2028.
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