Three years ago, Pirri was named honorary president of Real Madrid
The madridista legend was unanimously elected during the Extraordinary General Assembly on November 11, 2023.
It has been three years since José Martínez Pirri was named honorary president of Real Madrid. His appointment took place unanimously on November 11, 2023, during the Extraordinary General Assembly of the club, held at the basketball pavilion of the Ciudad Real Madrid.
During the event, president Florentino Pérez dedicated emotional words to Pirri: “For madridismo, he is an undisputed figure associated with all the values of Real Madrid. One of those great names who have elevated the history of our club. Player, head of the club's medical services, and general sports director of Real Madrid. He has been everything in this house and has passed on to many generations his dedication, commitment, humility, exemplary conduct, and a lifetime of defending our jersey.”
Pirri joined Real Madrid in 1964 at just 19 years old. He spent 16 seasons, during which he won the sixth European Cup, 10 La Liga titles, and 4 Copa de España titles. He played 561 official matches and scored 172 goals. He was also the first player to receive the Laureada, presented by Santiago Bernabéu.
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