Florentino Perez opened the General Assembly of Commitment Members 2024held in person and online at the basketball pavilion in Real Madrid City. The president of Real Madrid began by remembering the victims of DANA, the manager Luis Blascoto the vice president of Real Madrid in 1995 Juan Miguel Villar Mrof the club worker Ruben Rueda Fernandezof peñista José Luis Vicente Garciato the legendary goalkeeper Miguel Angel Gonzalez The Catof basketball players Jose Ramon Ramosto a physical trainer Pepe Portoles and to Real Madrid fans, footballers and presidents who died last season.
“I want to start with the memory of the victims of one of the biggest tragedies we have experienced in our country in recent times. Our condolences and our solidarity with all those who suffered the terrible consequences of DANA. All our strength and our love to those affected, especially to the families and loved ones of those who died, we are still shocked by what happened, especially to the Valencian Community and we will never forget them to the people who are connected to the same feeling and for the values that define us, beyond our origin, our origin, language, culture, ideology or religion”.
Unit
“Today, the Real Madrid It’s a big family. I sincerely think this is our great strength. The unity of the partners, the unity of all of us allows us to achieve all that we have achieved. “We have built an institutional strength that allows us to face challenges with the conviction that we can overcome any difficulty.”
legend
“We are living in a new golden era with 56 titles won in the last 14 seasons: 29 football titles and 27 basketball titles, including 9 European Cups: 6 football and 3 basketball. The legend of Real Madrid It has grown in size in recent years, and it is also possible thanks to the sacrifice made by this club in a very difficult context, in socio-economic conditions marked by the pandemic and after the pandemic , and in international conflicts. “And Real Madrid has become, despite this context of the difficulties I mentioned before, the first football club in the world to exceed one billion euros in revenue.”
sports project
“This has been another historic year for Real Madrid. Here are the 6 titles achieved last season and the first achieved at the beginning of the current season. In football, the European Cup number 15; THE league 36; the thirteenth Spanish Super Cup and the sixth European Super Cup won this summer in Warsaw. And in basketball, the league 37; THE King’s Cup number 29 and the tenth Spanish Super Cup“.
“Injuries are the worst thing about football and sports. But we know that Dani Carvajal and Eder military “They will successfully overcome this difficult moment and soon we will see them again on the playing fields as they are: two of the best references of this team.”
“I started with our coach Carlo Ancelotti. With 14 titles it is already, with our loved ones and will always be remembered Miguel Munozthe coach of Real Madrid with many titles in our history. And in the history of Real Madrid, which is so great, I want us to show our admiration, love and gratitude to the players who ended their time at Real Madrid after giving everything for this shield and this shirt. First of all, our captain Nachothe person who raised the Fifteenth in London. One of our greatest young players to come through Real Madrid at just 10 years old. He ended his period with Real Madrid who is part of that group of selections with 6 European Cups.”
“It’s very difficult to see a player like Toni again Kroos. One of the best players in our history and one of the greatest legends of world football. He left with 23 titles at Real Madrid. Kroos has got his end Champions to also with Gentwith 6 European Cups, in the history of Real Madrid. And thank you too Joselu. “Madridista at heart and a Real Madrid young player who is always proud to be the protagonist of one of the most amazing nights at the Bernabéu against Bayern Munich.”
Quarry
“The quarry is an important part of understanding the history and identity of this club, because it is where our young people are educated and grow in the values of the club. Real Madrid. And the data clearly shows that it is the best quarry in the world. Currently, 191 players are training in Real Madrid City They play in professional leagues. 51 did it in teams from the First Division of Spanish football, 84 in the international Leagues and 56 in our Second Division.
women’s soccer
“Our team was trained by Alberto foldwas runner-up in league last season and qualified for the fourth time in four years for the Champions womanhood. And this past Wednesday, he confirmed his place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League with two games left until the end of the group stage. Our commitment is strong to continue contributing to the growth of women’s football.
Basketball
“Obviously, like football, in basketball we also witnessed one of the biggest winning cycles in our history. And last season we experienced something very difficult to achieve, like the treble in league, Cup y Super Cup. This team has played in four finals in four competitions in which we participate. And this is something that shows the hunger of some players to win it all Real Madrid“.
“I want to have some special words for the legends who participated in this new golden era and who decided to end their careers. Rudy Fernández He became one of the great legends of Real Madrid and world basketball. And another one of our big myths says goodbye to basketball as a professional player: Sergio Rodríguez“.
Economic situation
“This year we have achieved something unprecedented. she Real Madrid It became the first football club to exceed 1,000 million euros in revenue. We reached exactly 1,073 million euros in revenue, which represents a significant increase of 27% compared to last year. The financial results of the 2023-2024 season reaffirm our position as one of the strongest and most successful clubs in the world of sport.
Heritage and facilities
“And now I’m talking to you about Bernabeuthe home of Real Madrid fans and the most emblematic and iconic football stadium in the world. Therefore, we are in the final phase to meet the great challenge set by Real Madrid five years ago: for the Bernabéu to become a universal avant-garde icon and an architectural symbol of City of Madrid“.
“It is unimaginable that we should read in some toxic digital media that the Bernabeu It doesn’t even have a license to hold football matches. Organizing concerts is not a particularly profitable activity for the club. We limit ourselves to renting the stadium and I want you to know that the income from this concept is close to 1% of our annual budget.
“For this reason, we make our stadium available to the people of Madrid. And it is the authorities of our city and our community who decide all the time if they want Madrid to continue to be one of the leading global area, bases for many trips to the international music scene.
“And today I will also talk to you about the concession of the underground parking lot next to our stadium. The City Council has released the opening of this car park next to our stadium, because it understands that it is the best way to provide services in one of the most important areas of Madrid and is not well equipped with these infrastructures, which reserves a third of the parking spaces. for residents too. Our club understands that we can cooperate with the city by participating in the competition and making great efforts. Because, does anyone understand that playing 25 football games a year, which last two hours, an investment of almost 100 million euros is justified?
Reflections on the current situation in football
“I have been warning for a long time that our beloved sport is seriously injured. There are many signs, both social and economic, that show this. The situation has never been as bad as it is now. “Practically, all major leagues have suffered a significant decline.”
“Spanish clubs are in crisis and the operation of the CVC has only worsened the situation. And I have already told you that we will go as far as the Supreme Court if necessary, to stop its harmful effects on our football.
“If the national leagues have many difficulties, the European competitions do not show a better perspective either. The new format of Champions league It shows, as we predicted, that this is not the solution to the problems. UEFA has increased the number of matches, but each match is shorter than before. And the competition will only arouse the love of the fans at the end of the season and not from the beginning, as expected.
“Furthermore, the overload of the current football calendar damages the health of the players, who are faced with an unprecedented calendar. This situation not only affects their performance, but is directly related to a alarming increase in injuries.
“And we must say, accordingly, that so far this time, that is, in just 3 months, in Real Madrid We have 14 injured players and a total of 22 injured. and ours league There are, in the current season, 9 cruciate breaks, of which 2 of the players are from our first team. According to medical specialists, the causes of cruciate tears are usually due to fatigue. Greater load in matches, with less rest between each match, has been shown to increase the risk of cruciate injuries.
“FIFA has greatly expanded the selection windows and, in addition, created a Club World Cup which will deprive the players of their important annual rest. UEFA has expanded the number of frivolous and unnecessary matches in the European tournaments it organizes, disregarding the health of the players. And he also created a new tournament: the League of Nations. The result is the decline of football, with a calendar and formats designed without regard for the main actors of this sport: footballers, clubs and fans.
Super League
“The suggestion of Super League to broadcast football for free, through the Unify platform, it is indeed innovation. And he suggests applying to football what has won the film industry, series and music. Like the vision of Santiago Bernabéu promotes the creation of European Cup beating the opposition, like today, from FIFA and UEFA, the Real Madrid returned to honor its history.”
“We have a unique opportunity to create a new model of management and competition, which prioritizes the well-being of the players and the passion and enthusiasm of the fans. There is a real opportunity for change of course, revitalize football and bring it back to greatness. And the sooner we do it the better.”
The League
“About our relationship with the managers of leaguewe have two fundamental problems: the lack of transparency and rigor in its management, and its continuous attack on our heritage. Regarding the first, we regret that the lack of transparency in its management continues to be alarming. For example, we are surprised that, at this point, we do not know (despite our insistence and many requests to league), how does La Liga justify, for example, the money it distributes to the media and clubs bilaterally?
“Our club must have an organizational structure that protects us as an institution and that also protects all of us as club owners. Real Madrid. Have no doubt that we will do everything necessary to ensure that this club continues to belong to its members as it has in our 122 year history. In short, so that no one can steal our economic heritage.”
“To do this, I confirmed that we will bring it assemblies a proposal for the corporate reorganization of the club that, clearly, secures our future, protects us from the threats we are suffering and, above all, guarantees that the members are real owners of our club, real tags -belongs to our economic assets and full rights. “.
Ballon d’Or
“From here I told Rodri that he has affection and recognition of Real Madrid because, without a doubt, he deserves a Ballon d’Orbut not this year. His Ballon d’Or last year, when he won everything with his team and scored the decisive goal in the final of Champions“.
“Obviously this year the Ballon d’Or must fall to a player on Real Madridwhatever criteria are applied. Personally, I believe that the Ballon d’Or should be organized independently and the votes for this award should be in the hands of people who are recognized for their prestige and solvency in the world of football, risking their reputation in their vote.
“For all these, in these circumstances, the Real Madrid considered appropriate not to attend this edition of the gala at Ballon d’Or“.
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“Dear colleagues. We have the responsibility to continue to transmit what we have learned in the past from our elders and the great people who are our references to continue to be leaders in football and the world game. Unity is our strength to continue dreaming for a love that is a universal feeling. It is a pride to be made Real Madrid“.