Real Madrid and Florentino Pérez Stand With Venezuela By Providing Earthquake Relief

Real Madrid and club president Florentino Pérez have committed a combined two million euros to support emergency relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela. The funds are being deployed through a joint solidarity campaign launched by the Real Madrid Foundation and the Red Cross to deliver immediate humanitarian aid to the affected regions.

On June 24, 2026, a severe doublet earthquake sequence struck north central Venezuela, with epicenters located in Yaracuy state. The disaster began with a shallow 7.2 magnitude foreshock and was followed just 39 seconds later by a powerful 7.5 magnitude mainshock. The intense ground shaking caused widespread devastation, particularly across the capital city of Caracas and the coastal region of La Guaira.
Data verified by the United Nations and the Pan American Health Organization indicates the profound scale of this crisis. Reports confirm that at least 1450 people have lost their lives, over 3150 individuals are injured, and more than 46600 people are reported missing. The structural and economic toll is immense, with early damage estimates ranging from 4.7 billion to 8.7 billion US dollars, severely crippling local infrastructure, water systems, and power grids.

In response to the tragedy, the Real Madrid Foundation officially launched a global fundraising campaign in direct collaboration with the Red Cross. According to the club's official statement released on June 29, 2026, Real Madrid is donating one million euros to help victims and families affected by the disaster.
Club president Florentino Pérez is personally matching this institutional contribution by donating an additional one million euros from his own funds. This brings the total immediate support from the club leadership to two million euros. Real Madrid expressed their complete solidarity and affection for the Venezuelan population during this challenging period, while opening secure channels for fans worldwide to contribute directly to the Red Cross relief operations.