Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has resigned
from his post with the Primera Liga giants, according to reports in
Spain.
Sports daily Marca writes Calderon tendered his resignation to
the board of directors in a midday meeting which lasted around 90
minutes.
A statement on Madrid's website said Calderon has called a press
conference on Friday at 6pm local time. The 57-year-old took charge
in July 2006 and oversaw back-to-back Primera Liga titles at
Madrid, but has recently been in the news following allegations of
voting irregularities at the club's general assembly.
Calderon has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and told a press
conference on Wednesday night he had no intention of resigning.
Vice-president Vicente Boluda will reportedly take charge until the
elections which have been brought forward to this summer.
Calderon reportedly made up his mind to quit last night but
claims in Spain this morning suggested he would stay on but call
for elections at the end of the season rather than next year as
scheduled.
However, pressure from the board has now made him stick to his
original decision.