Real MADRID

Founded in 1902 as Madrid Football Club.

The word Real is Spanish for royal and was bestowed on the club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920 together with the royal crown in the emblem

As with many clubs the emblem has changed throughout the years

Has always traditionally worn a white home kit

On 13 June 1943 Madrid beat Barcelona 111 in the second leg of a semi-final of the Copa del Generalsimo

In July 2000, Florentino Prez was elected club president. He vowed in his campaign to erase the club's 270 million euro debt and modernize the club's facilities.

The following year, the club got its training ground rezoned and used the money to begin assembling the famous Galctico side including players such as

Zindine Zidane (75m),

Ronaldo (46m),

Lus Figo (37m),

Roberto Carlos,

Ral,

Fabio Cannavaro (5m),

David Beckham (35m).

Florentino Perez resigned in 2006 but regained presidency in 2009

In 2009, Real Madrid bought Kak from Milan for 65m

And Cristiano Ronaldo for 80m

In 2010 Jose Mourinho was appointed as the manager

In the 201112 La Liga season, Real Madrid won the league, a record 32nd time in La Liga history and finished the season with a number of records including 100 points in a single season, a record 121 goals scored & goal difference of +89, and a record 16 away wins and 32 overall wins.

All time best XI

Most European Cup / UEFA Champions League triumphs with 9 The most La Liga titles with 32 The club's record appearance maker was Ral, who had made 741 appearances from 1994 to 2010 The club's record goalscorer is also Ral, who scored 323 goals in all competitions during his career

The club was awarded with the recognition of FIFA Club of the 20th Century on 23 December 2000. It also received the FIFA Order of Merit in 2004. Added to this, Real is allowed to wear a multiplewinner badge on their shirt during UEFA Champions League matches as they have won more than five European Cups.

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