Butragueño visits the Alfredo Di Stéfano social sports school in Argentina
Emilio Butragueño visited the Alfredo Di Stéfano social sports school of the Real Madrid Foundation in González Catán (Buenos Aires), as part of the activities commemorating the centenary of the madridista legend's birth. During the day, the beneficiaries of the project shared with the director of Institutional Relations of Real Madrid a showcase of the sports and educational activities they develop throughout the year.
The visit began with a meeting with representatives of the five social sports schools currently run by the Real Madrid Foundation in Argentina, who were able to present the projects, their impact on communities, and the results achieved in recent years.
Subsequently, the activity moved to the Polideportivo Caminante, in González Catán, where an event was held with the beneficiaries participating in the Alfredo Di Stéfano school, developed in collaboration with the Obra del Padre Mario. The day was marked by sports activities and moments of interaction in which participants shared their experiences and demonstrated how sports are part of their personal and educational development.
During the event, Butragueño participated in a recognition ceremony and expressed gratitude for the work carried out by the collaborating entities and the educators who make the project possible.
First international social sports school
The Alfredo Di Stéfano school holds a special place in the history of the Real Madrid Foundation, as it was the first international social sports school established by the organization. Since then, more than 400 children participate each season in football and basketball activities that use sports as an educational tool to promote social inclusion, the acquisition of values, and the creation of opportunities in contexts marked by vulnerability and the risk of exclusion.
Five schools in Argentina
Currently, the Real Madrid Foundation operates five social sports schools in Argentina in collaboration with Obra del Padre Mario, Valores y Deporte, Pequeños Pasos, and the Fundación Cultural y Educativa Nuestra Señora de Luján, benefiting more than 870 children. Beyond sports practice, these projects are part of a comprehensive socio-educational intervention that includes academic support, nutritional and health monitoring, IT training, recreational activities, and awareness actions on healthy habits aimed at both participants and their families.
Through these initiatives, the Real Madrid Foundation continues to promote safe spaces for learning, interaction, and comprehensive development, where sports become a tool to strengthen social inclusion, community cohesion, and future opportunities for children and youth.
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