Title: Real Madrid turns 105
Vera - March 6, 2007 01:39 PM (GMT)
6 March 2007
Real Madrid turns 105 today
One hundred five years ago today, 6 March 1902, Madrid Foot Ball Club was born; the most vanguard of its day which, with the inexorable passing of time, would become a universal institution. Standing out among its records are the five consecutive League titles won on two different occasions and nine European Cups.
It was 6 March 1902 when the Society was founded. Left behind were the stutter steps of pioneers who, despite the criticism they received, strove to get youth hooked on a sport, football, which had arrived in Spain by way of the coasts and was still in its infancy. It was the sailors, the businessmen, the learned students who arrived from London and other British cities with the good news that in England, where football was born in 1863, youth dedicated themselves to a new activity, generically called sport, among which was included the intriguing challenge of playing with a ball without using hands! From that day on, football and rugby went their separate ways.
Sky, predecessor to Madrid
That strange challenge proved irresistible in Spain and the entire world. While football caught on along the Spanish coast, it was a group of youngsters from the Institución Libre de Enseñanza in Madrid who aspired for a better Spain and fought against decadent inertia and a crude colonial dream which meant losing Cuba and the Philippines. It was they who planted the seed in order for football to blossom with solid roots. In 1900, a group of dissident players of Sky -predecessor to Madrid- began forming what two years later would become Madrid Foot Ball Club. A valiant Julián Palacios, first official President, began laying the foundation of what would be an enviable institution.
Also joining the group were the Padrós brothers (Juan and Carlos), who were the creators of the first Madrid and Spanish Championships, the Madrilenian Football Association, the Spanish Association, and the driving forces behind the creation of FIFA in 1904. While Juan worked relentlessly during his two-year mandate, his brother Carlos, successor to the Presidency, became the most prominent head of Madrid (in 1920, Alfonso XIII granted the title of Real) and Spanish football.
A unique style
Real Madrid's history is so vast and brilliant that it's not easy to sum up in a few brushstrokes. Therefore, by focusing on five years of its centenary, we'll outline several of the momentous events of a Club which was born with all the makings of a champion. In the first decade of the 20th Century, Madrid won ownership of the King's Cup after winning the title on four consecutive occasions (1905 to 1908). Several years later, in 1912, the Bernabéu family began marking the Madridista legend. Antonio had the organisational talent: he was a founding member of Bolonga FC and later became President of the Spanish FA, Marcelo was an outstanding player, and Santiago was everything possible for the Club: player, delegate, director, secretary, and President. After taking office on 15 September 1943, Santiago Bernabéu provided Real Madrid with its unique style.
Admired and respected
The great patriarch's return to the Club was instrumental in the institution's aquisition of its particular traits, the construction of the new Chamartín, taking its fighting spirit across five continents, the gentlemanliness and nobility of the Club and, in short, building a Real Madrid that was admired and respected even in the farthest corners of the world.
Helping Bernabéu with his unflagging work was an incomparable footballer: Alfredo di Stéfano. A warlike, goal-scoring, fast, and ingenious players who led the best team of the Old Continent during the second half of the 1950's. That extraordinary group amazed the entire planet by winning five straight European Cups (1956 to 1960) and the first InterContinental, and also became a Spanish ambassador and opened our borders.
Six years later, the generation that took over for the “sacred cows,” the so-called “Ye-Yés,” or flower generation, revived old honours by conquering the sixth European Cup. Towards the end of the 20th Century and the prelude to the 21st, three new European Cups further increased the indisputable list of achievements of Real Madrid.
The “Quinta” equal the record
No one can forget all the thrilling turnarounds at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. A Real Madrid from the mid-70's which was named by the magasine “France Football” as the best European team of the 1979/80 season. Years later, the baton was passed on to the “Quinta del Buitre,” which equalled the deed of winning five straight League titles (1985 to 1990), just as many as that team comprised of newbies and verterans won between 1960 and 1965. A “quintet” which also won two consecutive UEFA Cups (1985 and 1986).
Before the dawn of the new century, and ambitious squad won the seventh European Cup 32 years after the last. During the year of the Centenary, whose President of Honour was King Juan Carlos I and during which the sporting, cultural, and social annals resonated around the world, a group of “Galacticos” claimed two more continental trophies: the ninth European Cup and the European Super Cup.
Although Real Madrid wasn't exempt from ups and downs and vicissitudes over its 105 years (for example, going 21 straight years without winning a League -1932/33 to 1953/54- even though detractors might say it was the Government's team), its records (107 goals for in the 1989/90 season), its idiosyncrasies, and its exploits have been the reference point for many clubs on the five continents. Real Madrid's legend has clearly become mythical. On this 6 March 2007, it majestic history turns 105 years old.
HONOURS:
National trophies
18 Regional championships
5 Mancomunado titles
29 Leagues
17 Spanish Cups
1 League Cups
7 Spanish Super Cups
Continental trophies
9 European Cups
2 UEFA Cups
1 Super Cup
3 InterContinental Cups
2 Club World Cups
2 Latin Cups
IN SANTIAGO BERNABÉU'S WORDS:
“Will Madrid reach 2002...?”
In 1977, during the 75th Anniversary of the Club, Santiago Bernabéu addressed the members with the following message: “Towards the year 2002... I don't remember any ceremony from the Silver Anniversary of this Club. I think it went unnoticed. I remember all the details of the Golden Anniversary in 1952, from the matches to the events held, and I think it was a huge success, in both the sporting arena and the human arena.
Society vibrated, and I remember a Millonarios match as if it were yesterday. Their President told me, "You're going to thrash us. You are so good; we aren't worth a darn." The first half ended 4-0 in favour of the Colombians and the Madridista members gave Di Stéfano a huge ovation after he ran 60 metres to save a ball that was going out. Once the match ended (4-2), I said to Alfonso Senior, President of Millonarios, "Transfer this player to me," and he responded, "I'll let you know. I can't right now."
Will football and Real Madrid reach the Centenary in 2002? I've witnessed the 75th Anniversary, but due to my age, I won't reach the Centenary. I think it may be difficult. I can't finish without thanking all the directors, employees, and members for their participation."
Santiago Bernabéu.
www.realmadrid.com
Real Madrid turns 105 today
One hundred five years ago today, 6 March 1902, Madrid Foot Ball Club was born; the most vanguard of its day which, with the inexorable passing of time, would become a universal institution. Standing out among its records are the five consecutive League titles won on two different occasions and nine European Cups.
It was 6 March 1902 when the Society was founded. Left behind were the stutter steps of pioneers who, despite the criticism they received, strove to get youth hooked on a sport, football, which had arrived in Spain by way of the coasts and was still in its infancy. It was the sailors, the businessmen, the learned students who arrived from London and other British cities with the good news that in England, where football was born in 1863, youth dedicated themselves to a new activity, generically called sport, among which was included the intriguing challenge of playing with a ball without using hands! From that day on, football and rugby went their separate ways.
Sky, predecessor to Madrid
That strange challenge proved irresistible in Spain and the entire world. While football caught on along the Spanish coast, it was a group of youngsters from the Institución Libre de Enseñanza in Madrid who aspired for a better Spain and fought against decadent inertia and a crude colonial dream which meant losing Cuba and the Philippines. It was they who planted the seed in order for football to blossom with solid roots. In 1900, a group of dissident players of Sky -predecessor to Madrid- began forming what two years later would become Madrid Foot Ball Club. A valiant Julián Palacios, first official President, began laying the foundation of what would be an enviable institution.
Also joining the group were the Padrós brothers (Juan and Carlos), who were the creators of the first Madrid and Spanish Championships, the Madrilenian Football Association, the Spanish Association, and the driving forces behind the creation of FIFA in 1904. While Juan worked relentlessly during his two-year mandate, his brother Carlos, successor to the Presidency, became the most prominent head of Madrid (in 1920, Alfonso XIII granted the title of Real) and Spanish football.
A unique style
Real Madrid's history is so vast and brilliant that it's not easy to sum up in a few brushstrokes. Therefore, by focusing on five years of its centenary, we'll outline several of the momentous events of a Club which was born with all the makings of a champion. In the first decade of the 20th Century, Madrid won ownership of the King's Cup after winning the title on four consecutive occasions (1905 to 1908). Several years later, in 1912, the Bernabéu family began marking the Madridista legend. Antonio had the organisational talent: he was a founding member of Bolonga FC and later became President of the Spanish FA, Marcelo was an outstanding player, and Santiago was everything possible for the Club: player, delegate, director, secretary, and President. After taking office on 15 September 1943, Santiago Bernabéu provided Real Madrid with its unique style.
Admired and respected
The great patriarch's return to the Club was instrumental in the institution's aquisition of its particular traits, the construction of the new Chamartín, taking its fighting spirit across five continents, the gentlemanliness and nobility of the Club and, in short, building a Real Madrid that was admired and respected even in the farthest corners of the world.
Helping Bernabéu with his unflagging work was an incomparable footballer: Alfredo di Stéfano. A warlike, goal-scoring, fast, and ingenious players who led the best team of the Old Continent during the second half of the 1950's. That extraordinary group amazed the entire planet by winning five straight European Cups (1956 to 1960) and the first InterContinental, and also became a Spanish ambassador and opened our borders.
Six years later, the generation that took over for the “sacred cows,” the so-called “Ye-Yés,” or flower generation, revived old honours by conquering the sixth European Cup. Towards the end of the 20th Century and the prelude to the 21st, three new European Cups further increased the indisputable list of achievements of Real Madrid.
The “Quinta” equal the record
No one can forget all the thrilling turnarounds at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. A Real Madrid from the mid-70's which was named by the magasine “France Football” as the best European team of the 1979/80 season. Years later, the baton was passed on to the “Quinta del Buitre,” which equalled the deed of winning five straight League titles (1985 to 1990), just as many as that team comprised of newbies and verterans won between 1960 and 1965. A “quintet” which also won two consecutive UEFA Cups (1985 and 1986).
Before the dawn of the new century, and ambitious squad won the seventh European Cup 32 years after the last. During the year of the Centenary, whose President of Honour was King Juan Carlos I and during which the sporting, cultural, and social annals resonated around the world, a group of “Galacticos” claimed two more continental trophies: the ninth European Cup and the European Super Cup.
Although Real Madrid wasn't exempt from ups and downs and vicissitudes over its 105 years (for example, going 21 straight years without winning a League -1932/33 to 1953/54- even though detractors might say it was the Government's team), its records (107 goals for in the 1989/90 season), its idiosyncrasies, and its exploits have been the reference point for many clubs on the five continents. Real Madrid's legend has clearly become mythical. On this 6 March 2007, it majestic history turns 105 years old.
HONOURS:
National trophies
18 Regional championships
5 Mancomunado titles
29 Leagues
17 Spanish Cups
1 League Cups
7 Spanish Super Cups
Continental trophies
9 European Cups
2 UEFA Cups
1 Super Cup
3 InterContinental Cups
2 Club World Cups
2 Latin Cups
IN SANTIAGO BERNABÉU'S WORDS:
“Will Madrid reach 2002...?”
In 1977, during the 75th Anniversary of the Club, Santiago Bernabéu addressed the members with the following message: “Towards the year 2002... I don't remember any ceremony from the Silver Anniversary of this Club. I think it went unnoticed. I remember all the details of the Golden Anniversary in 1952, from the matches to the events held, and I think it was a huge success, in both the sporting arena and the human arena.
Society vibrated, and I remember a Millonarios match as if it were yesterday. Their President told me, "You're going to thrash us. You are so good; we aren't worth a darn." The first half ended 4-0 in favour of the Colombians and the Madridista members gave Di Stéfano a huge ovation after he ran 60 metres to save a ball that was going out. Once the match ended (4-2), I said to Alfonso Senior, President of Millonarios, "Transfer this player to me," and he responded, "I'll let you know. I can't right now."
Will football and Real Madrid reach the Centenary in 2002? I've witnessed the 75th Anniversary, but due to my age, I won't reach the Centenary. I think it may be difficult. I can't finish without thanking all the directors, employees, and members for their participation."
Santiago Bernabéu.
www.realmadrid.com
ike_rasha - March 7, 2007 12:57 PM (GMT)
Real Madrid turns 105 (and X)
The Best Club of the 20th Century celebrates its 105th anniversary today
6 March 2007, Real Madrid celebrate their 105th anniversary. In a meeting held in Rome in 2000, FIFA decided to name the entity the Best Club of the 20th Century or, by all accounts, the best Club in the history of football. Five years after receiving this distinction, the beat goes on and the Whites are looking to take on a new lease on life and relive the good old days, the ones that put Real Madrid in centre stage of world football.
Mendoza advances elections
Although he still had a full year on his ticket, then President Ramón Mendoza advanced the Presidential elections to 14 April 1991. Opposite him was writer Alfonso Ussía, whose results were more than honourable in spite of his diminished resources. The electoral success won Mendoza another four years in the Presidential chair.
Tenerife, the “cursed island”
Ramón Mendoza dismissed coach Antic in mid-season. At the time, the Serbian coach had led Real Madrid to a seven point lead during the 1991-92 campaign. He was substituted by Dutch manager Leo Beenhakker, who had re-joined the Club as Technical Director just weeks before. With the Dutchman coaching the team, Madrid were robbed of the League title in Tenerife in the last day of the season. It was exactly the same story the following year, this time with Benito Floro at the rudder. After losing two consecutive titles in the last game of the campaign in exactly the same spot, the Canary isle of Tenerife was tagged a “cursed island ” for Madridismo.
Renovations at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium
The renovations of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium began on 7 February 1992 and ended two years and change later, on 7 May 1994. The expense of the works was in excess of ESP 5,000 million (EUR 30 million), including the ESP 300M (EUR 1.8M) for the insurance that would cover both the construction workers and the attending spectators during the time.
Valdano returns to coach the team
After snatching two League titles from Real Madrid and eliminating them from the King's Cup in his capacity as coach of Tenerife, Jorge Valdano signed a coaching agreement with Real Madrid set on putting the Whites back on the road to success and terminate the 4-year Liga title drought. The Argentine did just that in his first season at his former team and all Real Madrid fans got to sing along to the victory chant at the end of the season.
Sanz relieves Mendoza in Club Presidency
After ten and a half years in office, Ramón Mendoza handed in his irrevocable resignation on 20 November 1995. He was relieved by Lorenzo Sanz, who held recourse to Club by-law 49 to get elected as heir to Mendoza by the 11 directors who continued in the Board of Directors following the transfer of power.
Capello makes his debut with Real Madrid
On 20 May 1996, Lorenzo Sanz presented Fabio Capello as new head coach of Real Madrid. The Italian trainer landed in Madrid borne out by his five successful seasons with AC Milan, with whom he won the 1994 European Cup. Although Capello only stayed with the team during the 1996-97 season, he managed to win the League.
Seventh European Cup
After a less than impressive domestic run, coach Jupp Heynckes led the team to win the very much awaited -last one was in 1966, 32 years earlier- European Cup. The venue: Amsterdam Arena. Date: 20 May 1998. The Merengues conquered their seventh top European trophy with a goal by now Sporting Director Pedja Mijatovic against the Italian side of Juventus, who were the hot favourites that night.
Second Intercontinental Cup
Guus Hiddink was the manager in charge of guiding Real Madrid to their second Intercontinental Cup after the surprising resignation of Juan Antonio Camacho in July 1998, before the actual season even began. An extraordinary goal by Raúl in Tokyo sealed the more than fair 2-1 end result for the Whites.
Eighth European Cup & First Spanish Final
Vicente del Bosque took over John Benjamin Toshack as head coach of Real Madrid in mid-season and spearheded the Madridistas towards raising their eighth European Cup -second Champions League title. The venue was superb: the newly built Saint-Denis stadium of Paris would host the first ever Spanish final -as well as the first ever final of the European Cup between two teams of the same country- on 24 May 2000. It was a vibrant game which saw Madrid triumph over Valencia with a final 3-0 result. It was the last European Cup of the 20th Century and, as the first one, it belonged to the Whites.
Florentino Pérez wins the elections
On 16 July 2000, Florentino Pérez was elected new President of Real Madrid after defeating Lorenzo Sanz in the polls. Pérez's successful campaign was based on two pillars: get rid, for once and for all, of the historical Club debt and sign the best players in the world.
Best Club 20th Century
On 11 December 2000, during the FIFA gala in Rome, Florentino Pérez and Honourary Club President Alfredo di Stéfano received the accolade honouring Real Madrid as the Best Club of the 20th Century.
The Real Madrid Sports City rezoned
After the mandatory formalities, Real Madrid's Sports City was rezoned after a three-way agreement that was signed in the headquarters of Madrid's Autonomous Community Council on 7 May 2001. The three parties impicated were Florentino Pérez, José María Álvarez del Manzano and Alberto Ruiz Gallardón in representation of Real Madrid, the City Council and the Madrid Autonomous Community, respectively. The agreement accrued income worth ESP 80,000 million - EUR 480 million for the Club.
The King of Spain, Honourary Centenary President
In the prelude to the celebrations of the Real Madrid Centenary, Florentino Pérez and the Board of Directors unanimously agreed to offer His Majesty the King of Spain the Honourary Centenary President distinction. The monarch accepted the honurary presidency with his habitual modesty.
A Centenary riddled with successes
The Club Centennial took place in 2002 and attracted worldwide acclaim. From the sporting perspective, Madrid won their ninth European Cup after defeating Bayer Leverkusen in Glasgow 2-1; the first European Super Cup against Feyenoord with an identical result (2-1); and their third Intercontinental Cup beating Club Olimpia by 2-0 in Tokyo. One could not have wished for a better 100-year anniversary.
Florentino Pérez resigns
On 27 February 2006, Florentino Pérez irrevocably resigned his Presidential post. Fernando Martín became the acting President, followed by Luis Gómez Montejano, who in turn called last summer's Presidential elections.
Ramón Calderón elected President
The Real Madrid presidency was disputed by five candidates, Ramón Calderón, Juan Palacios, Juan Miguel Villar Mir, Lorenzo Sanz and Arturo Baldasano. Following the 2 July 2006 vote, Ramón Calderón was elected President after having won the in-person vote.
Capello's comeback
On 5 July 2006, Fabio Capello signed for Madrid for the second time in his life. The Italian manager asked for and got the signings of Cannavaro, Emerson, Diarra, Reyes and Van Nistelrooy. The winter transfer window saw three new players join the Whites: Marcelo, Higuain and Gago.
100+5
Today, 6 March 2007, Real Madrid turns 105 years old. The world-famous Club continues its journey. Since its foundation, the entity has drawn up a career full of feats and innumerable successes whilst heralding the leading values of sports: fighting spirit and respect for their opponents.
The Best Club of the 20th Century celebrates its 105th anniversary today
6 March 2007, Real Madrid celebrate their 105th anniversary. In a meeting held in Rome in 2000, FIFA decided to name the entity the Best Club of the 20th Century or, by all accounts, the best Club in the history of football. Five years after receiving this distinction, the beat goes on and the Whites are looking to take on a new lease on life and relive the good old days, the ones that put Real Madrid in centre stage of world football.
Mendoza advances elections
Although he still had a full year on his ticket, then President Ramón Mendoza advanced the Presidential elections to 14 April 1991. Opposite him was writer Alfonso Ussía, whose results were more than honourable in spite of his diminished resources. The electoral success won Mendoza another four years in the Presidential chair.
Tenerife, the “cursed island”
Ramón Mendoza dismissed coach Antic in mid-season. At the time, the Serbian coach had led Real Madrid to a seven point lead during the 1991-92 campaign. He was substituted by Dutch manager Leo Beenhakker, who had re-joined the Club as Technical Director just weeks before. With the Dutchman coaching the team, Madrid were robbed of the League title in Tenerife in the last day of the season. It was exactly the same story the following year, this time with Benito Floro at the rudder. After losing two consecutive titles in the last game of the campaign in exactly the same spot, the Canary isle of Tenerife was tagged a “cursed island ” for Madridismo.
Renovations at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium
The renovations of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium began on 7 February 1992 and ended two years and change later, on 7 May 1994. The expense of the works was in excess of ESP 5,000 million (EUR 30 million), including the ESP 300M (EUR 1.8M) for the insurance that would cover both the construction workers and the attending spectators during the time.
Valdano returns to coach the team
After snatching two League titles from Real Madrid and eliminating them from the King's Cup in his capacity as coach of Tenerife, Jorge Valdano signed a coaching agreement with Real Madrid set on putting the Whites back on the road to success and terminate the 4-year Liga title drought. The Argentine did just that in his first season at his former team and all Real Madrid fans got to sing along to the victory chant at the end of the season.
Sanz relieves Mendoza in Club Presidency
After ten and a half years in office, Ramón Mendoza handed in his irrevocable resignation on 20 November 1995. He was relieved by Lorenzo Sanz, who held recourse to Club by-law 49 to get elected as heir to Mendoza by the 11 directors who continued in the Board of Directors following the transfer of power.
Capello makes his debut with Real Madrid
On 20 May 1996, Lorenzo Sanz presented Fabio Capello as new head coach of Real Madrid. The Italian trainer landed in Madrid borne out by his five successful seasons with AC Milan, with whom he won the 1994 European Cup. Although Capello only stayed with the team during the 1996-97 season, he managed to win the League.
Seventh European Cup
After a less than impressive domestic run, coach Jupp Heynckes led the team to win the very much awaited -last one was in 1966, 32 years earlier- European Cup. The venue: Amsterdam Arena. Date: 20 May 1998. The Merengues conquered their seventh top European trophy with a goal by now Sporting Director Pedja Mijatovic against the Italian side of Juventus, who were the hot favourites that night.
Second Intercontinental Cup
Guus Hiddink was the manager in charge of guiding Real Madrid to their second Intercontinental Cup after the surprising resignation of Juan Antonio Camacho in July 1998, before the actual season even began. An extraordinary goal by Raúl in Tokyo sealed the more than fair 2-1 end result for the Whites.
Eighth European Cup & First Spanish Final
Vicente del Bosque took over John Benjamin Toshack as head coach of Real Madrid in mid-season and spearheded the Madridistas towards raising their eighth European Cup -second Champions League title. The venue was superb: the newly built Saint-Denis stadium of Paris would host the first ever Spanish final -as well as the first ever final of the European Cup between two teams of the same country- on 24 May 2000. It was a vibrant game which saw Madrid triumph over Valencia with a final 3-0 result. It was the last European Cup of the 20th Century and, as the first one, it belonged to the Whites.
Florentino Pérez wins the elections
On 16 July 2000, Florentino Pérez was elected new President of Real Madrid after defeating Lorenzo Sanz in the polls. Pérez's successful campaign was based on two pillars: get rid, for once and for all, of the historical Club debt and sign the best players in the world.
Best Club 20th Century
On 11 December 2000, during the FIFA gala in Rome, Florentino Pérez and Honourary Club President Alfredo di Stéfano received the accolade honouring Real Madrid as the Best Club of the 20th Century.
The Real Madrid Sports City rezoned
After the mandatory formalities, Real Madrid's Sports City was rezoned after a three-way agreement that was signed in the headquarters of Madrid's Autonomous Community Council on 7 May 2001. The three parties impicated were Florentino Pérez, José María Álvarez del Manzano and Alberto Ruiz Gallardón in representation of Real Madrid, the City Council and the Madrid Autonomous Community, respectively. The agreement accrued income worth ESP 80,000 million - EUR 480 million for the Club.
The King of Spain, Honourary Centenary President
In the prelude to the celebrations of the Real Madrid Centenary, Florentino Pérez and the Board of Directors unanimously agreed to offer His Majesty the King of Spain the Honourary Centenary President distinction. The monarch accepted the honurary presidency with his habitual modesty.
A Centenary riddled with successes
The Club Centennial took place in 2002 and attracted worldwide acclaim. From the sporting perspective, Madrid won their ninth European Cup after defeating Bayer Leverkusen in Glasgow 2-1; the first European Super Cup against Feyenoord with an identical result (2-1); and their third Intercontinental Cup beating Club Olimpia by 2-0 in Tokyo. One could not have wished for a better 100-year anniversary.
Florentino Pérez resigns
On 27 February 2006, Florentino Pérez irrevocably resigned his Presidential post. Fernando Martín became the acting President, followed by Luis Gómez Montejano, who in turn called last summer's Presidential elections.
Ramón Calderón elected President
The Real Madrid presidency was disputed by five candidates, Ramón Calderón, Juan Palacios, Juan Miguel Villar Mir, Lorenzo Sanz and Arturo Baldasano. Following the 2 July 2006 vote, Ramón Calderón was elected President after having won the in-person vote.
Capello's comeback
On 5 July 2006, Fabio Capello signed for Madrid for the second time in his life. The Italian manager asked for and got the signings of Cannavaro, Emerson, Diarra, Reyes and Van Nistelrooy. The winter transfer window saw three new players join the Whites: Marcelo, Higuain and Gago.
100+5
Today, 6 March 2007, Real Madrid turns 105 years old. The world-famous Club continues its journey. Since its foundation, the entity has drawn up a career full of feats and innumerable successes whilst heralding the leading values of sports: fighting spirit and respect for their opponents.