Florentino Pérez: “Our unity has allowed us to face the challenges and provides us with the institutional stability that is essential to achieve what we have accomplished”
“We would like to thank you and also congratulate you for being members of Real Madrid. You have given everything for this club, and it would not be what it is without your effort, sacrifice and hard work,” said the club president at the presentation of the insignias.
Florentino Pérez presided over the presentation of the 2025 insignia awarding ceremony to Real Madrid members who have reached 50 and 60 years of uninterrupted loyalty to the club. After Emilio Butragueño's presentation, the president took the floor and, after holding a minute's silence for those who are no longer with us, made the following speech: “This is one of the most emotional and touching events that we hold at our club. It is an act of immense gratitude for your commitment and your passion for Real Madrid. You have shown loyalty and affection for a crest and a shirt that are a part of your lives. We still have a lot to share together. Thank you very much for your strength, your love and your support.”
“We thank you and also congratulate you for being members of Real Madrid, continuously, for 50 years and, many of you, for 60 years. You have given everything for this club and you have achieved something that is very difficult: to make Real Madrid the most loved and admired sporting institution in the world. Real Madrid would not be what it is without your effort, sacrifice and hard work. These gold and gold and diamond insignias that you are about to receive are a symbol of what you represent for this club. I would also like to mention those members who this year are celebrating 25 years of uninterrupted membership and who have already received their silver insignias. Congratulations to all of you as well.”
Unity
“You are Real Madrid. You have succeeded in ensuring that this club remains, above all, a big family. And our unity is our great strength. It is this unity that has allowed us to confront the great challenges of our history and which has allowed us to enjoy the institutional stability that is essential to achieve all that we have accomplished.”
Universality
“We are a big family with values that are the cornerstones of Real Madrid and that have made this club the most followed on social media all over the world, with more than 630 million followers. We are a club that belongs in people's hearts, because belonging to Real Madrid is a way of facing life and a way of doing things. It means never giving up, facing the greatest challenges, however impossible they may seem, and continuing to nurture a feeling that is universal, regardless of nationality, ideology, language, religion or culture. This crest unites us to millions of people in every corner of the world. And this is also thanks to what you all represent.”
A family bond
“Today you will remember your parents most especially, and those who passed on to you this lifelong bond with Real Madrid. They passed on to you a feeling that is universal and that unites millions of people on every continent. And they also instilled in us forever the values with which the history and legacy of the best club in the world has been built: hard work, constant improvement, companionship, respect, humility and solidarity.”
Sporting success
“It is now a year since Real Madrid won their 15th European Cup at Wembley. And this season, our team has won two trophies to add to a trophy collection that will be very difficult to rival: the club's sixth Uefa Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, Real Madrid's ninth world trophy.”
“But you know that at this club we always want more. And now, we are once again looking forward to the Club World Cup in the United States. And in basketball, we are in the final stretch to try to win what would be our 38th league title. It is also a time to celebrate what we have achieved together over the last 15 seasons. Because it is very difficult to win 30 football trophies and 27 basketball trophies. 57 trophies in total, including 6 European Cups in football and 3 European Cups in basketball.”
Gratitude to Ancelotti and Modrić
“I would like to say a few words of affection for two legends who have received a well-deserved and emotional tribute from all Madridistas. Our recognition and admiration go to our beloved Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modrić. Thank you for everything you have given us.”
Santiago Bernabéu stadium
“We are very proud to have a stadium in the heart of Madrid, one of the great capital cities in the world, which has now become one of the great architectural and avant-garde icons of this city and of world football.”
Real Madrid City
“We are proud to have a heritage such as this. Our young home-grown players develop and grow up here at this sports complex. This is where hopes and dreams are created. And above all, it is a training centre for values.”
Real Madrid Foundation
“Today is a day for us to be mindful of what this club is capable of doing thanks to your perseverance, your loyalty and your commitment. Thanks to this ongoing work, we have been able to establish a Foundation that is the heart and soul of Real Madrid and which is present in more than 100 countries. In all these years, we have helped more than 1.5 million people through 1,000 projects and 450 social schools.”
“And yesterday we witnessed it again at another great charity match at the Bernabéu. The Corazón Classic Match between the legends of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund was once again an example of grandeur and commitment to solidarity.”