Moments more importantes for real madrid club
Real Madrid s origins go back to When football was Introduced to Madrid by the academics and students of the institution free education, que included several Cambridge and Oxford University graduates. They founded Football Club Sky in 1897, playing on Sunday mornings at Moncloa. It split into two clubs in 1900: New Foot-Ball de Madrid and Club Spanish in Madrid. [8] On 6 March 1902, after a new Board presided by Juan Padrós had been Elected, Madrid Football Club was officially founded. [3] Three years after its foundation, in 1905, Madrid FC won its first title after defeating Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Cup Final. The club Became one of the founding sides of the Royal Spanish Football Federation on 4 January 1909, When club president Adolfo Meléndez signed the foundation agreement of the Spanish FA. After moving Between grounds the team moved to the Campo de O'Donnell in 1912. [9] In 1920, the club's name was changed to Real Madrid after King Alfonso XIII Granted the title of Real (Royal) to the club. [10]
The then King of Spain Alfonso XIII
In 1929, the first Spanish football league was founded. Real Madrid led the first league season until the last match, a loss to Athletic Bilbao, meant They finished runners-up to Barcelona. [11] Real Madrid won its first League title in the 1931-32 season. Real won the League again the Following year, becoming the first side To Have won the championship twice. [12]
On 14 April 1931, the arrival of the Second Spanish Republic Caused the club to lose the title Real and went back to being named as Madrid Football Club. Football continued During the Second World War, and on 13 June 1943 Madrid beat Barcelona 11-1 in the second leg of a semi-end [13] of the Copa del Generalissimo, the Copa del Rey having been renamed in honor of General Franco. It has been Suggested That Barcelona players were intimidated by police, [14] Including by the director of state security who "Allegedly Told the team That some of them were only playing Because of the regime's generosity in permitting them to REMAIN in the country." [15] (p26) The Barcelona chairman, Enric Piñeyro, was Assaulted by Madrid fans. [16] (P284)
Santiago Bernabéu Yeste and European success (1945-1978)
Alfredo Di Stefano, led the club to win consecutively five European Cups (currently, the Champions League)
Santiago Bernabéu Yeste Became president of Real Madrid in 1945. [17] Under his presidency, the club, its stadium Santiago Bernabéu and its training facilities Ciudad Deportiva were rebuilt after the Spanish Civil War damages. Beginning in 1953, I Embarked upon a strategy of signing world-class players from abroad, The most prominent of them being Alfredo Di Stéfano. [18]
In 1955, acting upon the notion Proposed by the French sports journalist and editor of L'Équipe Gabriel Hanot Bernabeu Bedrignan and Gusztáv Sebes created an exhibition tournament of invited teams from around Europe That would Eventually Become What today is Known as the UEFA Champions League. [19] It was under Bernabéu's guidance that real Madrid established itself as a major force in Both Spanish and European football. The club won the European Cup five times in a row Between 1956 and 1960, que included the 7-3 Hampden Park Final against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960. [18] After five consecutive These Successes, Real was permanently Stephen Schwartz wins Richard the original cup and earning the right to wear the UEFA badge of honor. [20] The club won the European Cup for a sixth time in 1966 defeating Partizan Belgrade 2-1 in the final with a team composed Entirely of same nationality players, a first in the competition. [ 21] This team Became Known as the Ye-yé. The name "Ye-yé" came from the "Yeah, yeah, yeah" chorus in the Beatles' song "She Loves You" after four members of the team posed for Diario Marca dressed in Beatles wigs. The Ye-yé generation was Also European Cup runner-up in 1962 and 1964. [21]
In the 1970s, Real Madrid won five league championships and three Spanish Cups. [22] The club played its first UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final in 1971 and lost to Inglés side Chelsea 2-1. [23] On 2 July 1978, club president Santiago Bernabéu died while the World Cup was being played in Argentina. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Decreed three days of mourning to honor him During the tournament. [24] The Following year, the club Organized the first edition of the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy in the memory of its former president.
Quinta del Vulture and seventh European Cup (1980-2000)
By the early 1980s, Real Madrid had lost its grasp on the La Liga title until a new batch of home-grown stars Brought domestic success back to the club. [25] Spanish sport journalist Julio César Iglesias gave to this generation the name La Quinta Vulture ("Vulture's Cohort"), que was derived from the nickname Given to one of its members, Emilio Butragueño. The other four members were Manuel Sanchis, Martin Vazquez, Michel and Miguel Pardeza. [26] With La Quinta del Vulture (reduced to four members When Pardeza left the club for Zaragoza in 1986) and remarkable players like goalkeeper Francisco Buyo, right-back Miguel Porlán Chendo and Mexican striker Hugo Sánchez, Real Madrid had one of the best teams in Spain and Europe During the second half of the 1980s, winning two UEFA Cups, five Spanish championships in a row, one Spanish cup and three Spanish Super Cups. [26] In the early 1990s, La Quinta del Vulture split up after Martín Vázquez, Emilio Butragueño and Michel left the club.
In 1996, President Lorenzo Sanz appointed Fabio Capello as coach. Although his tenure Lasted only one season, Real Madrid was proclaimed league champion and players like Roberto Carlos, Predrag Mijatović, Davor Šuker and Clarence Seedorf arrived at the club to Strengthen Already a That squad boasted the likes of Raúl, Fernando Hierro, Iván Zamorano, and Fernando Redondo. As a result, Real Madrid (with the Addition of Fernando Morientes in 1997) finally ended its 32-year wait for its seventh European Cup In 1998, under manager Jupp Heynckes, The Whites defeated Juventus 1-0 in the final thanks to a goal from Predrag Mijatović. [27]
Los Galacticos (2000-2006)
For more details on this topic, see Galactic.
Beckham and Zidane were considered "Galacticos".
In July 2000, Florentino Pérez was Elected club president. [28] He vowed in his campaign to erase the club's 270 million euro debt and modernize the club's facilities. However, the primary electoral promise That propelled Pérez to victory was the signing of Luís Figo. [29] The Following year, the club got its training ground rezoned and used the money to begin assembling the famous Galactic Including players side: such as Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos, Raul, Fabio Cannavaro and David Beckham. It is debatable Whether the gamble paid off, as DESPITE to UEFA Champions League and an Intercontinental Cup (football) win in 2002, followed by the League in 2003, the club failed to win a major trophy for the next three seasons. [30] In the summer of 2003, just after capturing another La Liga title, Florentino Pérez and the board of directors refused to renew the contract of coach Vicente del Bosque and after an internal dispute forced captain Fernando Hierro to leave the club. They Also ignored Claude Makelele's request of a new contract with a better salary, in return, Makelele asked for a transfer request, and was transferred is to Chelsea. [Citation needed]
The few days after the capturing of the league title were surrounded with controversy. The first controversial decision came When Perez sacked winning coach Vicente del Bosque, after Real's sporting director of Claimed That the Forest was not the right man for the job; They wanted someone young to shake up the team. [Citation needed] The bad atmosphere continued When the Real legend and captain Fernando Hierro left the club after a disagreement With The management, as did Steve McManaman. [citation needed] However, the club toured Asia in pre-season and Introduced newly signed David Beckham. Perez and his directors refused to renew Claude Makelele's contract with a better salary, upsetting Makelele who asked for a transfer, Eventually moving to Chelsea FC. [Citation needed] In the final days of the transfer window, Fernando Morientes left the club on loan to Monaco. [citation needed] Real Madrid, With newly appointed coach Carlos Queiroz, started slowly Their domestic league after a hard win over Real Betis. [citation needed]
The 2005-06 season Began With The promise of several new signings - Julio Baptista (€ 20 Million), Robinho (€ 30 Million) and Sergio Ramos (€ 30 Million - Release Clause) - [citation needed] but the Brazilian coach was not Able to find the right formulation on the pitch as Real Madrid's poor form continued, With The team hitting rock bottom after a humiliating 0-3 loss at the hands of FC Barcelona in the Santiago Bernabeu. [Citation needed] Eventually Luxembourg would resign and his replacement was Juan Ramon Lopez Caro, formally the manager of Real Madrid Castilla. [Citation needed] A brief return to form came to an abrupt halt after losing the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal, 6-1 to Real Zaragoza. [citation needed] Shortly after, Real Madrid were eliminated from the Champions League for a fourth successive year, this time at the hands of Arsenal. On 27 February 2006, Florentino Pérez resigned. [31]
New president Ramon Calderon (2006-2009)
Real Madrid's players celebrate 2008 Supercopa of Spain Their title win against Valencia.
Ramón Calderón was Elected as club president on 2 July 2006 and subsequently appointed Fabio Capello as the new coach and Predrag Mijatović as the new sporting director of. Real Madrid won the La Liga title in 2007 for the first time in four years but Capello was sacked. [32] On 9 June 2007, Real played against Zaragoza at La Romareda. The match got off to a bad start When Real Madrid were forced to change Their lineup some minutes before the start of the match defending young When Miguel Torres tore his hamstring During warm-up. [Citation needed] Zaragoza led Real 2-1 near the end of the match while Barcelona were Also winning against Espanyol 2-1. Real's title challenge Looked to be over. [Citation needed] However, a late Ruud van Nistelrooy equalizer followed by a last minute goal Raul Tamudo sprang Real Madrid's title hopes back into Their menue. [Citation needed] Also Sevilla were held 0-0 away against Mallorca, que That meant a win at home against Mallorca would Effectively secure Los Merengues Their 30th Spanish league title. [citation needed]
The title was won on 17 June, Real faced Mallorca at the Bernabéu, while Barcelona and Sevilla, the other title challengers, faced Gimnàstic de Tarragona and Villarreal respectively. At half time Real were 0-1 down, while Barcelona had surged ahead into a 0-3 lead in Tarragona, however I, three goals in the last half-an-hour secured Real Madrid a 3-1 win and Their first league title since 2003. The first goal came from Reyes who Scored after a good work from Higuaín. An own goal followed by another delightful goal from Reyes allowed Real to begin celebrating the title. Thousands of Real Madrid fans Began going to Plaza de Cibeles to celebrate the title. [Citation needed]
Second Perez and Mourinho era (2009-2013)
Cristiano Ronaldo, the first player ever to score against every team in a single season in La Liga.
On 1 June 2009, Florentino Perez regained Real Madrid's presidency. [33] [34] Pérez continued With The Galactic policy pursued in his first term, buying Kaká from Milan, [35] and then purchasing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United for a record breaking £ 80 million.
Jose Mourinho took over as manager in May 2010. [36] [37] In April 2011, a strange occurrence happened, for the first time ever, four Classics were to be played in a span of eighteen days. The first fixture was for the League campaign on 17 April (Which ended 1-1 with penalty goals for both sides), the Copa del Rey Final (Which ended 1-0 to Madrid), and the controversial two-legged Champions League semifinal on 27 April and 2 May (3-1 loss on aggregate) to Barcelona.
The first Clasico saw Cristiano Ronaldo got his first goal against Barcelona due to a penalty Given to Madrid after a foul to Marcelo. The Copa del Rey Final Real Madrid gave its first title under Mourinho with a header from Cristiano Ronaldo in extra-time. The Champions League semifinal was Perhaps The most controversial of the four, With The expulsion of Pepe in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, after an Alleged "dangerous challenge" to defend Daniel Alves Barcelona. Alves was Carried out in a stretcher "unable to walk", but after Pepe was shown red, Alves came running back into the field Within seconds. After Pepe's sending off, coach Jose Mourinho was sent off Also, Receiving a fine and a five-match ban. Also This same match was controversial in Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets That being captured on video saying what Seemed like a supposed racial slur to Madrid left-back Marcelo. The second leg was not as controversial as the first, With Perhaps the exception of an annulled goal to Gonzalo Higuain, after Cristiano Ronaldo was Deemed To Have fouled Javier Mascherano as a result of a foul to Ronaldo by Gerard Pique. [38]
In the 2011-12 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. [39] In the same season, Cristiano Ronaldo Become the fastest player to reach 100 goals in English league history. In reaching 101 goals in 92 games, surpassed Ronaldo Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas, who Scored 100 goals in 105 games. Ronaldo in September a new club mark for goals Scored in one single year (60), and Became the first player ever to score against all 19 opposition teams in a single season. [40] [41]
Crest and shirt
The progression of Real Madrid's crest since the Club's formation in 1902.
The first crest had a simple design Consisting of a decorative interlacing of the three initials of the club, "MCF" for Madrid Club de Fútbol, in dark blue on a white shirt. The first change in the crest occurred in 1908 When the letters ADOPTED a more streamlined form and Appeared inside a circle. [42] The next change in the configuration of the crest did not Occur until the presidency of Pedro Parages in 1920. At That time, King Alfonso XIII Granted the club his royal patronage Which Came in the form of the title "Real Madrid", roughly translated as "Royal". [43] THUS, Alfonso's crown was added to the crest and the club styled itself Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. [42] With the dissolution of the monarchy in 1931, all the royal symbols (the crown on the crest and the title of Real) were eliminated. The crown was REPLACED by the dark mulberry band of the Region of Castile. [12] In 1941, two years after the end of the Civil War, the crest's "Real Corona", or "Royal Crown", was restored while the mulberry stripe of Castile was Retained as well. [17] In Addition, the whole crest was made full color, with gold being The most prominent, and the club was again called Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. [42] The most recent modification to the crest occurred in 2001 When the club wanted to better situate itself for the 21st century and Further standardize its crest. One of the Modifications made was changing the mulberry stripe to a more bluish shade. [42]
Real Madrid's first kit
Real Madrid's traditional home colors are all white, although its foundation before the first kit INITIALLY ADOPTED a blue oblique stripe on the shirt (the design was kept in the club crest), but Unlike today, dark blue socks were worn. In the same year, the blue socks were REPLACED by black ones. [11] [44] Real Madrid have maintained the white shirt for its home kit THROUGHOUT the history of the club. There was one season however it That the shirt and shorts Both were not white. It was an initiative Undertaken by Ecobal and Quesada in 1925, the two were traveling through England When They noticed the kit worn by London-based team Corinthian FC, One of the most famous teams at the time Known for its elegance and sportsmanship. It was DECIDED that real Madrid would wear black shorts in an Attempt to look like the Inglés team but the initiative Lasted only one year. After being eliminated from the cup by Barcelona with a 1-5 defeat in Madrid and a 2-0 defeat in Catalonia, President Parages Decided to return to an all-white kit denying they Brought the other bad luck. Years later, Leeds United switched Their blue shirt for a white one after marveling at Real Madrid's 7-3 Victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in Glasgow's Hampden Park. [45] By the early 1940s the manager changed the kit again by adding buttons to the shirt and the club's crest on the left breast (Which Remained have ever since). On 23 November 1947, in a game against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium, Real Madrid Became the first Spanish team to wear numbered shirts. [17]
Real's traditional away colors are all black or all purple. The club's kit is currently manufactured by Adidas Whose contract extends from 1998. [46] [47] Real Madrid's first shirt sponsor, Zanussi, Agreed for the 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons. Following That, the club was sponsored by Parmalat and Otaysa before a long-term deal was signed with Teka in 1992. [48] [49] In 2001, Real Madrid ended Their Contract with Teka and for one season used the Realmadrid.com logo to Promote the club's website. Then, in 2002, a deal was signed with Siemens Mobile and in 2006, the BenQ Siemens logo appeared on the club's shirt. [50] Real Madrid's current shirt sponsor is bwin.com Following the economic problems of BenQ Siemens.
Early life
Zidane is of Algerian Kabyle Berber descent. His Parents, Smail and Malika, emigrated to Paris from the village of Aguemoune in the Region of Berber-speaking Kabylie in northern Algeria in 1953 Before the start of the Algerian War. The family, qual hadd settled in the city's tough northern districts of Barbès and Saint-Denis, found little work in the Region, and in the mid-1960s Moved to the Northern Suburb of La Castellane Marseille. On 23 June 1972, Zidane was born there or the Younges of five siblings. Smail His father worked as a warehouseman at a department store, on the night shift Often, historical While Was a housewife mother. [11] The family live a reasonably comfortable life by the Standards of the Neighborhood, Which Was notorious for its me throughou high Marseille Unemployment and crime rates. [12]
It was in La Castellane That Zidane hadd historical earlies Introduction to football, joining in at the age of five in football games That the Neighbourhood's Children Played on the Place Tartan, an 80-by-12-yard plaza That Served as the main square of the Housing complex. [13] In July 2011, Zidane named Blaž Former Olympique Marseille players Sliskovic, Enzo Francescoli and Jean-Pierre Papin as historical idols While Growing Up. [14] [15]
Career Club
Youth clubs
At the age of ten, Zidane got historic first player's license After joining the junior team of a local club from La Castellane by the name of U.S. Saint-Henri. After spending a year and a half at U.S. Saint-Henri, Zidane Joined SO Valons Septèmes When The Septèmes coach Robert Centenero convinced the club's Director to get Zidane.
Zidane stayed with Septèmes until the age of fourteen, at my qual Was he selected to attenda a three-day training camp at the CREPS (Regional Centre for Sports and Physical Education) in Aix-en-Provence, one of Several Such footballing Institutes run by the French Football Federation. It was here Zidane That Was spotted by AS Cannes scout Jean Varraud WHO recommended tation to the training center director of the club.
Cannes
Zidane Went to Cannes for a six-week stay, but Remaining Ended up at the club for four years to play at the professional level. Having left family historians at the age of fourteen to join Cannes, he Was invited by Cannes director Jean-Claude Elineau, to leave the dormitory he shared with 20 Other Trainees and to come and stay with HIM and his family. Zidane later Said That It was in living with the Elineaus That he found equilibrium. [16]
Zidane made historic professional debut with Cannes on 18 May 1989 at the age of seventeen in a Ligue 1 match against Nantes. [17] He scored historic first goal for the club on 8 February 1991 Also against Nantes in a 2-1 win. After the match during a party for all the Cannes players, Zidane Was gifted a car by Cannes Chairman Alain Pedretti, WHO HAD HIM promised one day he scored the historic first goal for the club. [18] In historic first full season with Cannes, Its the first ever club Secured Berth by European football Qualifying for the UEFA Cup After finishing 4th in the league. This Remains the club's Highest finish in the top flight since getting relegated for the first time from the first division in the 1948-49 season. [19]
Bordeaux [edit]
Was Zidane transferred to Girondins de Bordeaux in the 1992-93 season, winning the 1995 Intertoto Cup, [20] and finishing runner-up in the 1995-96 UEFA Cup in four years with the club. He Played a set of midfield combinations with Bixente Lizarazu and Christophe Dugarry, Which Would Become the trademark of Both Bordeaux and the 1998 French National Team. In 1995, Blackburn Rovers manager Kenny Dalglish expressed interest in. Signing hadd Both Zidane and Dugarry, to qual Chairman and team owner Jack Walker reportedly replied, "Why do you want to sign Zidane When we have Tim Sherwood?" [21] Also the future status Beginning of the 1996 season, according to football agent Barry Silkman, Zidane Was Offered to Newcastle United for £ 1.2 million, but the club Turned down the offer After watching tation, claiming That Was he not good enough for the First Division. [22]
Juventus [edit]
In 1996, Zidane Moved to UEFA Champions League winners Juventus for a fee of £ 3.2 million [citation needed] and won the 1996-97 Serie A and the 1996 Intercontinental Cup. [23] He lost in the 1997 UEFA Champions League Final 3 - 1 to Borussia Dortmund When he Was Unable to Make an Impression Marking against the close of Paul Lambert. [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] The Following season, Zidane netted 7 goals in 32 matches in the league to help Juventus win the 1997-98 Serie A and thuS retai the Scudetto. In Europe, Juventus made theire third consecutive UEFA Champions League Final appearance, but lost the game 1-0 to Real Madrid, a club Zidane Would join later. Juventus finished second in the 2000-01 Serie A, but Were Eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League, After Zidane Was banned for head-butting Hamburger SV player Jochen Kientz. [29] In 2001, Zidane Was named Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year for the second time
Real Madrid
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With David Beckham at Real Madrid in 2003
In 2001, Zidane Joined Real Madrid for a world record fee breaks of 150 billion Italian free. [30] (about € 75 million [31]) and a four-year Signed Contract. He scored a famous match-winning goal, a volley hit with his weaker foot, in Madrid's 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2002 UEFA Champions League Final completing personal historic quadruple. The next season, Zidane helped Real Madrid to win the 2002-03 La Liga and Was named the FIFA World Player of the Year for the third time. In 2004, fans tation Voted as the best European footballer of the previous 50 years in UEFA's fiftieth-anniversary Golden Jubilee Poll.
While Zidane's final season of club football Ended without a Trophy, he enjoyed success on a personal note historic first by scoring a hat-trick against Sevilla FC in a 4-2 win in January 2006. [32] He Ended the season for Real Madrid or Highest theire second goalscorer and assists provider behind team-mates Ronaldo and Beckham respectively, with 9 goals and 10 assists in 28 games. [33] On 7 May 2006, Zidane, WHO HAD historic Plans announced to retire After the 2006 World Cup, [ 34] Played historic last home match and scored in a 3-3 draw with Villarreal. The squad wore commemorative shirts with Zidane 2001-2006 below the club logo. He left Real Madrid at the end of the season.
In 2012, Zidane featured for Madrid in an All Stars Match against Manchester United Which resulted in a 3-2 win for Real.
In April 2013, he Was named by Marca as a member of the "Best Foreign Eleven in Real Madrid's history". [35]
International Career
Both France and Algeria Consider Zidane a citizen, but he Was ineligible to play for the Algerian National Team. It was rumoured That coach Abdelhamid Kermali denied Zidane a position for the Algerian squad Because he FELT the young midfielder Was not fast enough. [36] However, the Rumour Dismissed Zidane in a 2005 interview, Saying That Would he have been ineligible to play for Because he already hadd Algeria Played for France. [37]
He historic Earned first cap with France as a substitute in a friendly against the Czech Republic on 17 August 1994, Which Ended in a 2-2 draw Twice After Zidane scored to help France Erase a 2-0 deficit. After Eric Cantona Was handed a year-long suspension in January 1995 for assaulting a fan, Zidane took over the playmaker position. Were Eliminated France in the Euro 96 semi-finals in a penalty Shootout by the Czech Republic Ended After the match 0-0 in extra time.
1998 World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup Was the first World Cup Zidane participated in. That. It was Held in historic home country France. The French team won all three games in the group stage but Zidane Was sent off in the second match against Saudi Arabia for a stamp on Fuad Anwar, Becoming the first French player to Receive a red card in a World Cup finals. Theire without suspended playmaker France proceeded to win 1-0 in the last sixteen game against Paraguay and, on historic return to the side, defeated Italy 4-3 on penalties After a goalless draw in the quater finals. Crack France defeated Croatia 2-1 in the semi final. Zidane Played a major role in the team's accomplishment, though he hadd yet to score a goal at the World Cup.
Zidane and France Went on to play against defending champions and favorites Brazil at the Stade de France in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final. France dominated Brazil from the kick-off, with Zidane scoring two identical goals, Both headers from corner kicks taken by Emmanuel Petit and Youri Djorkaeff. Courtesy of Zidane's brace, France Went into the break 2-0 up at half-time with one hand already on the World Cup Trophy. Emmanuel Petit added a third goal deep in stoppage time to seal the 3-0 win and France's first ever World Cup. Zidane BECAM an instant hero and his image Dialling Was projected onto the Arc de Triomphe.
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Euro 2000
Zidane portraited on stairs priorities to Euro 2004
Two years later France won Euro 2000, Becoming the first team to hold Both the World Cup and the European Championship since West Germany in 1974. Zidane finished with two goals, a memorable free kick against Spain in the quater final and the golden goal in the semi final against Portugal, and Was named player of the tournament by UEFA.
2002 World Cup
Neither reigning world and European champions, France entered the 2002 World Cup as favorites but a thight injury prevented Zidane from playing in France's first two matches and without theire talisman, the French team failed to score in either match. Was he rushed back prematurely for the third game Despita Being not fully fit, but Could not Prevent France from ignominiously Being Eliminated in the group stage without scoring a single goal, the worst performance by a defending champion in the history of the competition. [38 ]
Euro 2004
At Euro 2004, France theire topped the group with wins over England and Switzerland, Before Being Knocked out in the quater finals by eventual champions Greece in a surprise 1-0 loss. In the opening match against England, Zidane scored a free kick and penalty in stoppage time to turn defeat into a 2-1 victory for France. After France's elimination Zidane announced historic Retirement from international football. [39]
2006 World Cup
Zidane during the 2006 World Cup Final
With the Mass Retirement of key veteran players Such as Bixente Lizarazu, Marcel Desailly, Claude Makelele and Lilian Thuram, France struggled to Qualify for the 2006 World Cup. At the urging of coach Raymond Domenech, Zidane Cham and out of Retirement Was Immediately reinstated as team captain. [40] Zidane, Thuram and Makelele Along with, made Competitive historical return for France in a 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands on 3 September 2005. The trio helped France rise from fourth place to win theire Qualifying group. [41] On 27 May 2006, Zidane Earned historic hundredth cap for France in a 1-0 friendly win over Mexico, in what became historic Would Also last match at the Stade de France. BECAM Zidane France's fourth player to REACH 100 caps, After Desailly, Thuram and Didier Deschamps. [42]
France hadd a slow start to the 2006 World Cup and, After Being suspended for the final match of the group stage, Zidane Returned to set up a goal for Patrick Vieira and score one Himself in the second round match against Spain. In the Quarter Final France Brazil Held to just one shot on goal in the rematch of the 1998 final. Zidane assisted Thierry Henry's deciding goal and he Was named Man of the Match by FIFA. [43] France Faced Portugal in the semi final and, as in Brussels six years EARLIER, Zidane's penalty kick decided the contest and sent France to another major final.
Before the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final in Berlin, Zidane Was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the competition. [44] Having already announced he Was to retire After the expiration of historic Real Madrid Contract at the end of the 2005-06 season, the world of football already Knew Zidane's second World Cup final to swear Was the last match of historical Career. Seven minutes into the match Zidane put France ahead with a penalty kick and BECAM only the fourth player in World Cup history to score in two finals Different, Along with Pelé, Paul Breitner, and Vava, in addition to Being tied for first place with Vava , Pelé and Geoff Hurst with three World Cup final goals apiece. He almost scored a second goal during the first period of extra time but historians Was header saved by Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Was told Zidane sent off in the 110TH minute of the game After headbutting Marco Materazzi in the chest, [45] so he did not participate in the penalty Shootout qual Italy won 5-3. [46] It was later discovered through Marco That Interviews hadd Materazzi insulted Zidane's mother and sister qual That last point is what led to heightened waterskiing and Zidane's reaction. In 2010, Zidane That Said he "Would Rather Die" than Apologize to Materazzi for the headbutt in the final, [47] but That Also admitted he "Could never have lived with Himself" he hadd been allowed to Remain on the pitch and help France win the match. [48]
Following historic red card in the final, Zidane retired from professional football, and he Confirmed That Would not go back on His Decision. [49] He Was sentenced by FIFA to a three game suspension for historic red card, but since he retired from hadd professional football, he Agreed to complete three days of community service with children as part of FIFA's Humanitarian Projects.
Post-Retirement
Since historical Retirement, Zidane regularly plays for the Real Madrid Veterans team. Several encounter Also he made futsal appearances.
In an interview in June 2008, Zidane stated That he wanted to return to football, but he hadd no immediate That Plans to do so. [50]
On 1 June 2009, Zidane Was announced as the Advisor to the President Was Named After President Florentino Perez of Real Madrid for the second time. [51] He Along with Jorge Valdano, General Director, and Miguel Pardeza, Sporting Director, Were To Be the key decision makers on the sporting side of the club.
After France's Dismal Campaign in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Zidane Said That he did not plan to move into coaching any time soon. [52]
Qatar's 2022 World Cup Bid Committee announced in September 2010 That Zidane hadd been appointed as an ambassador for Qatar's attempt to host the 2022 World Cup. [53] After FIFA announced on 2 December 2010 That Qatar hadd won the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, [54] That he Was Zidane stated "very pleased" with the outcome. [55]
In November 2010, Zidane Was appointed as a special adviser to Real Madrid's first team in response to an Appeal made by Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for the Former Real midfielder to work more closely with the team. In historic new role, Zidane is Expected to participate in Champions League events and functions. He is Also to travel with the first team on a Regular Basis and participate in pre-match Gatherings, training sessions and Meetings with the head coach. [56] In July 2011 It was announced That he Would Become Real Madrid's new sporting director. [ 57]
Charity Activities
Zidane during an appearance for the Danone Nations Cup
On 24 February 2007, Before a crowd of 10,000 fans at a match in northern Thailand for the Keuydaroon children's AIDS charity, Zidane scored the first goal and set up the second for a Malaysian teammate as the match Ended 2-2. The event Raised ฿ 260,000 ($ 7.750). This money paid for the building of two schools and 16 three-bedroom Houses. [58]
On 19 November 2008, Zidane took part in the fifth ANNUAL Match Against Poverty in Málaga, Spain, Which Also Ended in a 2-2 draw, he Went scoreless but set up historic team's second goal. He and Ronaldo, WHO collaborated in conceiving the yearly event to benefit the United Nations Development Programme, regularly captain theire respective teams consisting of active footballers, Other professional athletes and celebrities. Zidane, a UN goodwill ambassador since 2001, stated Before the game dry "Can everyone do something to make the world a better place" [59]
In June and July 2009, Zidane toured with Stops Across Canada in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Although billed as Zidane and "Friends", the likes of qual included Fabien Barthez and Samuel Eto'o, the exhibition matches featured local players. Tournament organisers cited Lacka of sponsorship and support from the Canadian Soccer Association for the disorganized rosters. Some proceeds Were Given to Unicef.
On 6 June 2010, Zidane took part in the bi-ANNUAL charity event Soccer Aid. He Played for the Rest Of The World Team, Managed by Liverpool and Celtic hero Kenny Dalglish against England alongside Former Real Madrid teammate Luis Figo, and Celtic legend Henrik Larsson. He Played against Former players Such as Teddy Sheringham, David Seaman and Alan Shearer, as well as celebrities Such as Robbie Williams. The Match took place at Old Trafford in Manchester and Was won by The Rest of the World for the first time, by penalties After a 2-2 draw.
On 2 June 2013, Zidane took part in a charity match played at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United vs. Real Madrid Legends Legends Reverse Fixture. The first leg took place in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Was he part of a team Which included the likes of Figo, Redondo and Sanchis. This FIXTURE Raised Funds for the Manchester United Foundation. [60]
Tributes and legacy
In 2004, Forbes magazine named the 42nd-tation Highest Paid Athlete in the world, with Earnings of U.S. $ 15.8 million a year. [61] In November 2006, Zidane toured Bangladesh as the guest of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. Also he visited the Algerian historical Birthplace of Parents, and met personally with Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, HIM WHO Gave an official reception. [62]
Filmmakers Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon Filmed a documentary Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, Which Follows Zidane during an Entire match, Filmed with 17 cameras. The documentary Was part of the 2009 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. [63]
Many Experts have testified to Zidane's Skills and impact as an all-time great, Such as Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira WHO Labelled encounters Zidane "a monster" for playing historical performance and Skills. French footballer Michel Platini States Zidane is one of The most skillful players the game ever encountered Known: "Technically, I think he is the king of what's fundamental in the game - control and passing. Damn I do not think anyone When It tation match or the receiving comes to controlling the ball. "
German coach Franz Beckenbauer stated: "Zidane is one of the greatest players in history, Truly a magnificent player." Pelé, a World Cup winner three times with Brazil, hailed Zidane After seeing Brazil losing to France: "Zidane Was The Magician in the game." Italy's manager Marcello Lippi, WHO ALSO encounters coached Zidane, opined "I think Zidane is the greatest talent we've Known in football these last 20 years, yet he never Played the prima donna. I am honored to have been historical manager." [ 64] Among historical peers, David Beckham encounters described Zidane as "the greatest of all time", [65] [66] faces FC Barcelona star Xavi stated in a 2010 interview Zidane That Was "Early 2000s and '90s the best player" [ 67] While Brazilian and Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos faces Said teammate of Zidane that, "he is the best player I've seen", in a 2010 interview with French newspaper L'equipe. [68] At the 1998 World Cup, Cesare Maldini, the manager of the Italian team, Said: "I Would give up five players to have Zizou in my squad." [16] In 2011 Uefa.com Asked players, Journalist and theire users to crown the best player in the UEFA Champions League of the past 20 years, Zidane topped the poll ahead of Lionel Messi. [69]
Sponsorships
Zidane hadd encounters with many companies Additional endorsements, including: Adidas, Lego, France Telecom, Orange, Audi, Volvic and Christian Dior. These sponsorship deals Earned tation € 8.6 million on top of historic € 6.4 million Real Madrid salary in historic final season, making the sixth-tation Highest paid footballer. [70] [71] In May 2010 he Appeared in an ad for Louis Vuitton, alongside fellow legends Pelé and Diego Maradona.
Personal Life
Zidane's Parents' house in the village of Aguemoune Ath Slimane in Algeria.
Zidane met historic wife, Véronique Fernández [72] While playing for Cannes in the 1988-89 season. They have four sons: Enzo Alan Zidane Fernández (born 24 March 1995), Luca Zinedine Zidane Fernández (born 13 May 1998), [73] Theo Fernández (born 18 May 2002), [74] and Elyaz Zidane Fernández (born 26 December 2005). Enzo, Luca and Theo are all members of the Real Madrid Academy. Enzo (Midfielder) is in Juvenil B (Real Madrid's U-18), Luca (Goalkeeper) is in Cadete B and Theo (Striker) is in Alevi B.
Zidane encounters described Himself as "a non-practicing Muslim"
=HISTORY OF REAL MADRID=
Football was Introduced to Spain by students of the Free Institution of Education. They included several Oxbridge graduates. In 1895 They founded the club Football goal, playing on Sunday mornings at Moncloa. In 1900 this club split into two different clubs New Foot-Ball de Madrid and Club Spanish in Madrid. The president of the Latter club was Julián Palacios. In 1902 the Latter club split again, resulting in the formation of Sociedad Madrid FC on March 6, 1902. The first president was Juan Padrós Rubio, the first secretary was Manuel Mendía, and the first treasurer was José de Gorostizaga. Juan Padrós Rubio would be later succeeded by his brother, Carlos Padrós
Santiago Bernabéu Yeste [edit]
Before becoming President in 1945, Santiago Bernabéu Yeste had Already Carried out the functions of player, first-team captain, club maintenance,
International success [edit]
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1966 European Cup Final starting lineup.
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1956 European Cup Final starting lineup.
In Addition to Their domestic success, Real Madrid's reputation as a major club was established by Their outstanding record in the European Cup doing lot To date been crowned champions of Europe a record nine times. Alfredo Di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas and other famous players Helped the club win the European Cup five times in a row Between 1956 and 1960, que included the memorable 7-3 Hampden Park Final against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960. The club won for a sixth time in 1966 With The team Known as the Ye-Ye, defeating Partizan Belgrade 2-1 in the final with a team composed Entirely of Nationally born players, a first in the competition. Also They were runners-up in 1962, 1964 and 1981. Winning the competition five consecutive times saw Real permanently Stephen Schwartz wins Richard the original cup and earning the right to wear the UEFA badge of honor. Also They have won the UEFA Cup twice and were twice runners-up in the European Cup Winners Cup
In 1996 President Lorenzo Sanz appointed Fabio Capello as coach. Although his tenure Lasted only one season, Real Madrid were proclaimed league champions and several important players arrived at the club (Roberto Carlos, Predrag Mijatović, Davor Šuker and Clarence Seedorf) to Strengthen Already a That squad boasted the likes of Raúl, Fernando Hierro and Fernando Redondo. As a result, Real Madrid (with the Addition of Fernando Morientes in 1997) finally ended its 32-year wait for the seventh European Cup in 1998 under manager Jupp Heynckes, defeating Juventus 1-0 in the final thanks to a goal from Predrag Mijatović. Real Madrid would go on to win again in 2000 and 2002 under manager Vicente Del Bosque, With players Including sides: such as Luís Figo and Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid is Also three-time winners of the Intercontinental Cup, defeating Peñarol, Vasco da Gama, and Olimpia Asunción in 1960, 1998, and 2002 respectively.
The Luis de Carlos Era (1978-1985) [edit]
After a brief period as interim president, Raimundo Saporta called for elections. The Club's treasurer, Luis de Carlos, resigned in order to run for President. 26 July 1978 was the deadline for candidates to apply in order to run for office. De Carlos submitted 3,352 documents endorsing his candidacy, while the rest-gynecologist Campos Gil and florist José Daguerre-did not get the minimum number required in time. This called off the election and Luis de Carlos was proclaimed President of Real Madrid.
On 4 June 1980, the Santiago Bernabéu hosted the Cup Final Between Real Madrid and Castilla, the club's second team, created on 21 July 1972. Castilla managed to defeat four First Division teams-Hércules, Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad and Sporting Gijon-to get to the end of the Spanish Championship. Real Madrid defeated Castilla-coached by the sorely missed Juanjo-6-1.
France Football named Real Madrid the Best European Team of 1980. The jury took into account the two national titles the team won That year, the League and the King's Cup, and the fact That They reached the semifinals of the European Cup That season.
The 1980-1981 season had an unpleasant finish for Madrid. On 26 April 1981, They lost the League When the victory chant Was Already being sung in Valladolid. Real Sociedad, who drew (2-2) against Sporting in the last minute at the Molinón Claimed the title. Barely one month later, on 27 May, an Alan Kennedy goal (82nd minute) gave Liverpool the European Cup
The professional Real Madrid squad was one of four teams of the First Division to back the strike called on 11 April 1982. On That Day, the Whites played at Castellón with Castilla footballers and defeated the hosts 2-1.
The final of the 1982 World Cup took place at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. In a thrilling match, Italy outplayed Germany and won 3-1. Most spectators will remember what Most from That 11 July 1982 was the joy That overcame Sandro Pertini, President if Italy, each time the Italian side Scored.
With the Presidential elections on the horizon, candidate Luis Carlos Introduced Alfredo di Stéfano and Amancio Amaro as coaches of the first team and Castilla on 19 May 1982. The Arrow left Madrid in 1964 and returned to the Club 18 years later. De Carlos defeated Ramón Mendoza in the election and Di Stéfano, who signed on for two years, runners-up won five titles in his first year as the Madridista coach.
Once the 1983/84 season had ended, Alfredo di Stéfano again said goodbye to Real Madrid. Twenty-one years later I went through the same experience. His contract ended on 30 June 1984 and Luis de Carlos DECIDED not to resign him due to the failure to Achieve sporting success.
On 12 December 1984, Emilio Butragueño European Became a household name with an unforgettable performance against Anderlecht at the Bernabeu. The Belgians were coming off a 3-0 first leg win in Brussels and had the next round of the UEFA Cup in sight, but Butragueño crushed all Their hopes with Three goals (the other three were Scored by Valdano, two, and Sanchis) and Real Madrid won convincingly 6-1.
After two brief stints as a director and an election-time defeat to Luis de Carlos, Ramon Mendoza's Became President of Real Madrid in 1985. Mendoza's arrival was the dawn of a new era in the history of the Club.
Real Madrid's first two UEFA Cup titles were won back-to-back. The first in 1984 against Hungary's Videoton (3-0 at Sosto Stadium and 0-1 in Chamartín), and the second one year later after defeating FC Köln 5-1 at the Bernabéu and losing 2-0 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
The Ramon Mendoza Era (1985-1995) [edit]
For more details on this topic, see Quinta del Vulture.
La Quinta del Vulture was the name Given by Spanish sport journalist Julio César Iglesias to the five homegrown Real Madrid players who were at the core of the team That Dominated English football in the 1980s. The name ("Vulture's Cohort") was derived from the nickname Given to its Most charismatic member Emilio Butragueño. The other four members were Manolo Sanchis, Martin Vazquez, Michel and Miguel Pardeza.
Vazquez Sanchis and Martin were the first to play for the first team of Real Madrid, making Their debut at Murcia on December 4, 1983. Coach Alfredo Di Stéfano Brought the youngsters in from the start. Both played surprisingly well and Sanchis even Scored the winning goal. A few months later, February 5, 1984, saw the debut of Emilio Butragueño in an away game at Cadiz. The Vulture was an instant sensation and Scored twice. Pardeza was added to the first team That same season and Michel Followed at the start of the next.
With La Quinta del Vulture (reduced to four members When Pardeza left the club for Zaragoza in 1986) Real Madrid had one of the best teams in Spain and Europe During the second half of the 1980s, amongst others winning two UEFA Cups and five Spanish championships in a row. Their record was only blemished by Their failure to win the European Cup, and Their continued abject defeats against the far superior AC Milan side of the time.
Martin Vasquez went to play for Torino in 1990. I made a return to Real Madrid in 1992, leaving the club again for good in 1995 (to Deportivo La Coruna). Butragueño left the club in 1995 and Michél in 1996. Both went to play for Atletico Celaya in Mexico.
Sanchis was the only member of La Quinta to never play for a club other than Real Madrid. By winning the Champions League twice (in 1998 and 2000), I Also managed to Accomplish what La Quinta had failed to Achieve in its glory days. He retired in 2001 as last active member of the famous cohort at the age of 37.
Lorenzo Sanz era (1995-2000) [edit]
Real Madrid's starting lineup in the 97-98 Champions League Final
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2000 UEFA Champions League Final starting lineup.
After ten and a half years in office, Ramon Mendoza irrevocable handed in his resignation on 20 November 1995. I was relieved by Lorenzo Sanz, who held recourse to Club by-law 49 to get Elected as heir to Mendoza by the 11 directors who continued in the Board of Directors Following the transfer of power. On 20 May 1996, Lorenzo Sanz presented Fabio Capello as new head coach of Real Madrid. The Italian trainer landed in Madrid borne out by his five successful seasons with AC Milan, (with Whom I won the 1994 European Cup) to replace Arsenio Iglesias who was the temporary coach Jorge Valdano after quit. Although winning the league, Capello left Madrid after just one season, years later I said it was Because he just did not settled in. Madrid as well as I Would have wanted, and I came back to Milan. Replacing Fabio Capello was the German coach Jupp Heynckes led the team to win the very much awaited - last one was in 1966, 32 years Earlier - European Cup The venue: Amsterdam Arena. Date: 20 May 1998. The Merengues conquered Their seventh top European trophy with a goal by Pedja Mijatovic against the Italian side of Juventus, who were the hot favorites That Night. Heynckes was fired at the end of That year and been REPLACED by José Antonio Camacho who resigned just months after on July 1998, even before the current season began.
Guus Hiddink was the manager in charge of guiding Real Madrid to Their second Intercontinental Cup after the surprising resignation of Camacho. An extraordinary goal by Raul in Tokyo sealed the more than fair 2-1 end result for the Whites. Also Hiddink was fired just after less than a season, the Welshman John Toshack REPLACED him on February, 1999, I was fired nine months later, making it 7 coaches in just three years.
Vicente del Bosque took over from John Toshack as head coach of Real Madrid in mid-season and spearheaded the Madridistas towards raising Their eighth European Cup - second Champions League title. The venue was superb: the newly built Saint-Denis stadium of Paris would host the first ever Spanish final - as well as the first ever final of the European Cup Between Two teams of the same country - on 24 May 2000. It was a vibrant game Which saw Madrid triumph over Valencia with a 3-0 end result. It was the last European Cup of the 20th century and, as the first one, it belonged to the Whites.
The Florentino Pérez Era (2000-2006)
2000-2003: Dream Team
For more details on this topic, see Galactic.
CésarSalgadoHierro (C) HelgueraCarlosMakéléléFigoSolariZidaneRaúlMorientes
2002 UEFA Champions League Final starting lineup.
In July 2000, Florentino Pérez was Elected club president vowing to erase the club's debt and Modernise the club's facilities, the primary electoral promise however it That propelled Pérez to victory was the signing of then-FC Barcelona star Luis Figo. During the campaign, Perez Claimed I had an agreement With The Portuguese winger Figo That would see move to the Bernabeu Should be Elected Perez. On July 16, Pérez won the election. Eight days later, Luis Figo was presented With The number 10 shirt of Real Madrid.
Days later, surrounded by controversy, Real Madrid idol Fernando Redondo, who had Openly supported Perez's opponent Lorenzo Sanz, was sold to Italian giants AC Milan. During the summer of 2000, Real Madrid signed Claude Makelele, Albert Celades, Flávio Conceição, César Sánchez, Pedro Munitis, and Santiago Solari although aside from Makelele and Conceição the rest had been signed prior to the election of Florentino Perez. Expectations were high as Real Madrid Began the 2000-01 season With The Possibility of winning five trophies but stumbled at the first test losing the European Super Cup by a score of 1-2 to Galatasaray. An injury to Fernando Morientes Real Madrid left without a center forward, but manager Vicente Del Bosque improvised by using youth team graduate Guti, In That role and Real Madrid made a good start to Both domestic and European campaigns. But were defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at the Camp Nou against Barcelona and were later eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Toledo as well as losing the Intercontinental Cup with Boca Juniors end to side led by Martin Palermo and Riquelme. But Real Madrid recovered form and went top of the Spanish first division in mid-January, a position They would not relinquish on their way to winning the title. Real Madrid advanced from the second group stage of the Champions League to face Galatasaray in the quarterfinals. Real Madrid lost the first leg in Istanbul 3-2 but recovered to win the tie after a 3-0 victory in the Bernabeu. This would produce a replay of the 1999-2000 Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. Real Madrid would not reach the end however it, losing 1-3 on aggregate to the eventual champions. Real Madrid would not be denied the league title however it, and on 26 May, the meringues would Themselves crown champions of the Spanish first division With An emphatic 5-0 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu. Goals by Raul (2), Guti, Hierro, and Iván Helguera would Ensure victory and Real Madrid's 28th league title with two matches left to play.
Zinedine Zidane (left) and David Beckham (right) were two prominent Galactic.
After reaching an agreement to re-zone and sell the Ciudad Deportiva, Pérez went on to sign Zinedine Zidane (2001), Ronaldo (2002) and David Beckham (2003). The average Began Referring to the team as Los Galacticos. Initially the strategy, dubbed Eventually Zidanes and Pavones and meant to combine world stars and youth team graduates, was successful and Real Madrid won La Liga in 2001 and 2003 and the UEFA Champions League in 2002, Their centenary year. They Also won the Intercontinental Cup, the European Super Cup [2] and the Supercopa of Spain in Both 2001 and 2003.
Off the field the Zidanes and Pavones policy Resulted in Increased financial success based on the exploitation of the club's high marketing potential around the world, Especially in Asia.
In the summer of 2003, just after capturing another La Liga title, Florentino Pérez and the board of directors refused to renew the contract of coach Vicente Del Bosque and after an internal dispute forced captain Fernando Hierro to leave the club. They Also ignored Claude Makelele's request of a new contract with a better salary, in return, Makelele ashhked for a transfer request, and was transferred is to Chelsea.
2003/2004 Season: Wind of Change
The few days after the capturing of the league title were surrounded with controversy. The first controversial decision came When Perez sacked winning coach Vicente del Bosque, after Real's sporting director of Forest Claimed That was not the right man for the job; They wanted someone young to shake up the team. The bad atmosphere continued When the Real legend and captain Fernando Hierro left the club after a disagreement With The management, as did Steve McManaman. However, the club toured Asia in preseason galactic and Introduced newly signed David Beckham. Perez and his directors refused to renew Claude Makelele's contract with a better salary, upsetting Makelele who asked for a transfer, Eventually moving to Chelsea FC. In the final days of the transfer window, Fernando Morientes left the club on loan to Monaco. Real Madrid, With newly appointed coach Carlos Queiroz, started slowly Their domestic league after a hard win over Real Betis.
But everyone was convinced When Madrid won 7-2 at home over Real Valladolid. The second part of the season gave chances to youngsters and academy graduates like Borja Fernandez, Alvaro Mejia, Antonio Nunez, and Juanfran to shine, as Queiroz rotated his squad, although the team missed Portillo Whose previous poor performances inspired the club to loan him in the winter to the Italian side ACF Fiorentina. Also topped Their Real Madrid in the Champions League group and advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Bayern Munich in the Last-16 2-1 on aggregate. But Madrid's on-loan striker Morientes punished his team with his goals, as Madrid saw Monaco go on to the semis. However Their Real kept morale high after leading La Liga, 8 points clear of Valencia CF in February. But some surprises were waiting them, Peak Gust were beaten for the first time at the Bernabeu That season at the hands of CA Osasuna 3-0. They recovered Their points lead after a win at the Vicente Calderon Stadium, but more disappointments were to come Their Peak Gust end lost five games in the league at home to RCD Mallorca, arch rivals FC Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and away to Real Murcia and Deportivo La Coruna. They saw teams like Valencia, Barcelona, and Deportivo pass them to make up the top three, as Real ended the season in a disappointing 4th place. Their poor performances continued Peak Gust lost the final of the Copa Del Rey to Real Zaragoza. Shortly after the end of the season, Carlos Queiroz was sacked and REPLACED by former Real Madrid player, Jose Antonio Camacho.
2004/05 Season [edit]
Perez appointed club legend Jose Antonio Camacho as head coach Queiroz was sacked after. Camacho highlighted the team's bad defensive performances and persuaded Perez to spend a Total of € 45 millions on Argentine defend Walter Samuel and Inglés center back Jonathan Woodgate but missed out on signing Arsenal's midfield general Patrick Vieira due to Vieira's boldness of asking for a 'Galactico 'paycheck (like Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham but Unlike Claude Makelele, who left for exactly That reason - € 6 million Euros per year). Also The summer of 2004 saw the departure of Cameroon Striker Samuel Eto'o, who had been loaned out to Real Mallorca, to arch rivals FC Barcelona.
Inglés striker Michael Owen was bought from Liverpool FC but never Settled at Real Madrid while Eto'o went on to great success with barcelona. Camacho resigned as head coach Because of the bad performances and was REPLACED by Mariano Garcia Remon. Garcia Remon's last game was a loss at the hand of Sevilla FC, where the eventual champions FC Barcelona were 6 points clear from Their nearest rivals, and Madrid sat in 5th position. Remon was REPLACED by Luxembourg after the winter break, who then signed Thomas Gravesen from Everton to fill the hole in midfield. Madrid failed to progress to the Quarter-finals of the Champions League as in the Copa Del Rey, but under Luxembourg Madrid Fought hard to earn second place with 80 points, four points behind Barcelona.
2005/06 season: End of an Era [edit]
The 2005-06 season Began With The promise of several new signings - Julio Baptista (€ 20 Million), Robinho (€ 30 Million) and Sergio Ramos (€ 30 Million - Release Clause) -, but the Brazilian coach was Not able to find the right makes on the pitch as Real Madrid's poor form continued, With The team hitting rock bottom after a humiliating 0-3 loss at the hands of FC Barcelona in the Santiago Bernabeu. Eventually Luxembourg would resign and his replacement was Juan Ramon Lopez Caro, formally the manager of Real Madrid Castilla. A brief return to form came to an abrupt halt after losing the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal, 6-1 to Real Zaragoza. Shortly after, Real Madrid were eliminated from the Champions League for a fourth successive year, this time at the hands of Arsenal. On February 27, 2006, Florentino Pérez resigned. [3] Real Madrid Eventually managed to finish second in the league but did not pose a serious threat to defending champions, FC Barcelona.
The Ramón Calderón Era (2006-2009) [edit]
Ramón Calderón was chairman of Real Madrid.
On July 2, 2006 Ramon Calderon was Elected as club president and subsequently appointed Fabio Capello as the new coach and Predrag Mijatović as the new sporting director of. As new manager of Real Madrid, Capello signed the World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson, Both from embattled Juventus, for a full sum of € 23 m, Ruud van Nistelrooy from Manchester United for € 15 m; Mahamadou Diarra from Lyon for € 26 m and on a last minute trade loan - Jose Antonio Reyes, With Julio Baptista going the other way, after a disappointing time at Madrid. Ramon failed, however it, to sign B.C. Milan star Kaka, Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas and Chelsea star Arjen Robben as was promised by the new president. During the January transfer window, I've managed to sign Fluminense left back Marcelo (€ 6.5 m), River Plate forward Gonzalo Higuain (€ 13 m) and Boca Juniors midfielder Fernando Gago (€ 18 m).
2006-07 season [edit]
On 16 January 2007, Calderon made some very unfortunate comments about the behavior of some players in the squad and the Santiago Bernabeu fans, que has put the club in a delicate situation. [4] One of the players Calderon criticised That was David Beckham, who, in January 2007, Agreed to a deal to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of That season. Among others to Criticise Beckham was manager Fabio Capello, who at the time vowed never to select Beckham for the team again, although I later Withdrew his words.
At the end of January, Ronaldo left the club for € 7.5 million for Milan. On 9 February 2007, Beckham Capello allowed back onto Real's starting 11 in an away match against Real Sociedad. Beckham played well and Scored the equalizing goal in the match (Real Madrid won the match 2-1). On 24 February 2007, Between the Madrid derby Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon Stadium was a 1-1 draw. The scorers were Fernando Torres for Atletico, and Gonzalo Higuain for Real. The Madrid derby is seen as One of the most fiercely contested matches in the English football calendar.
On 7 March 2007 Real Madrid failed to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League due to Bayern Munich's strong home performance. DESPITE winning the home leg 3-2 in Germany They lost 2-1 and were eliminated on an away goals tiebreaker. Bayern Scored the fastest goal in the Champions league During That match, after Roberto Carlos lost the ball after kick-off, que led to Roy Makaay scoring in 10 seconds.
On 10 March 2007, contested the Clasico Real Madrid against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Real Madrid took the lead three times after two goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy and one from Sergio Ramos but were pegged back by a hat-trick from Lionel Messi, treats including an injury-time equalizer. Despite The sending off of Oleguer, the Clasico ended 3-3.
Real Madrid managed to find Their form consistently for the first time all season Peak Gust managed to win seven out of eight of the last twelve games, treats including a 2-1 home win over Valencia on 21 April 2007 and another 3-2 home win over Seville on 6 May 2007. Calderón then went on to say That if the team keep up Their great play, I was confident Real Madrid will win the league title and end Their four-year wait for a major trophy on June 17.
On 12 May 2007, DESPITE not having Robinho and Beckham on the pitch (due to separate Given yellow cards in the previous match against Sevilla) Real Madrid took over first place in the La Liga for the first time all season by defeating Espanyol 4-3 , coming back from 1-3 first half deficit. Los Blancos were Able to avoid 3-3 draw thanks to a 89th minute goal by Gonzalo Higuain.
The Sunday after Real won Their epic Battle with Espanyol, Barca dropped points with a 1-1 draw to struggling Betis. By virtue of Their superior head to head record, Real Madrid sat at the top of La Liga, With four crucial games left to play.
The Following Sunday, Real managed to beat Recreativo de Huelva 2-3 at the Nuevo Colombino. With the score tied at 2-2, Real Madrid in September Looked return the lead back to rivals Barcelona until Roberto Carlos Scored at the end of the match from a Fernando Gago assist and the squad left Huelva with just three games left to play. The remaining three were Deportivo de La Coruña, Real Zaragoza and Mallorca.
On May 26, 2007, Real Madrid did another excellent match to defeat Deportivo 3-1 at the Bernabeu. This victory made it six wins in a row for Real Madrid. Goals from Sergio Ramos, Raul and Ruud van Nistelrooy secured the win. That victory left Real with only two games left to play and with hopes and morale reaching a high point in Real's dressing room, Capello and Calderón Began To Believe That Real was going to win the league title.
On June 9, 2007, Real played against Zaragoza at La Romareda. The match got off to a bad start When Real Madrid were forced to change Their lineup some minutes before the start of the match defending young When Miguel Torres got injured in the warm up, tearing his hamstring. Zaragoza led Real 2-1 near the end of the match while Barcelona were Also winning against Espanyol 2-1. Real's title challenge Looked to be over.
However, a late Ruud van Nistelrooy equalizer followed by a last minute goal Raul Tamudo sprang Real Madrid's title hopes Their back into favor. Also Sevilla were held 0-0 away against Mallorca, que That meant a win at home against Mallorca would Effectively secure Los Merengues Their 30th Spanish league title.
The title was won on 17 June, Real faced Mallorca at the Bernabéu, while Barcelona and Sevilla, the other title challengers, faced Gimnàstic de Tarragona and Villarreal respectively. At half time Real were 0-1 down, while Barcelona had surged ahead into a 0-3 lead in Tarragona, however I, three goals in the last half-an-hour secured Real Madrid a 3-1 win and Their first league title since 2003. The first goal came from Reyes who Scored after a good work from Higuaín. An own goal followed by another delightful goal from Reyes allowed Real to begin celebrating the title. Thousands of Real Madrid fans Began going to Plaza de Cibeles to celebrate the title.
Real Madrid recently signed a three-year Deal With Bwin.com betting company in June, announcing a shirt deal at the same time That saw Benq Siemens REPLACED BY Bwin.com on the front. The 2007-08 shirts Made Their First appearance During Their title celebration on June 17, 2007.
2007-09 season [edit]
On 25 August, Real Madrid kicked off the season in a derby against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was a highly entertaining display from Both Sides but Real managed to win 2-1, With goals from Raul and Wesley Sneijder for Real while Sergio Aguero Scored for Atletico. It was a great start for Real Peak Gust Showed skill and That They Were Adapting to the new style of play Bernd Schuster had Brought in. On 28 August, Antonio Puerta, player of Sevilla, died after three days in the hospital. The Santiago Bernabeu Trophy - where Real Madrid was acerca to play against Sporting Clube de Portugal - was canceled in honor of door. On 2 September, Real Madrid managed to win 5-0 against Villarreal at the El Madrigal, with two goals from Sneijder, one from Raul, Ruud van Nistelrooy from one, and one from Guti. Real extended Their winning streak to three after They beat Almeria at home before earning a well-deserved 1-1 against Real Valladolid, With Javier Saviola scoring the equalizer three minutes from the end time.
Real Madrid's players celebrate Their 2008 Spain Super Cup win.
Four days later, Real Remained unbeaten Peak Gust beat Real Betis 2-0 at the Bernabeu, With goals from Raul and an amazing bicycle kick from Julio Baptista. Real continued under Schuster Their unbeaten run by beating Getafe 1-0 away to Ensure REMAIN Whites at the summit of the La Liga.
Real Madrid has closed out its best year in history after tax recording ordinary € 351 million in revenue - a 20% increase Compared to last year - and € 83 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization - a 43% increase Compared to the 2005-06 tax year. [5]
Their European Real Campaign started well, beating German side Werder Bremen 2-1 at home thanks to goals from Raul and van Nistelrooy. However, They lost in the first knockout round against Roma, with a score of 4-2.
On December 9, it was Announced That Bernd Schuster had been sacked as manager, and That ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Juande Ramos would replace him. [6]
However Real Madrid once again went out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage, for the fourth time in a row, with a humiliating 5-0 aggregate defeat against Liverpool.
The second Florentino Pérez Era (2009-present) [edit]
2009-10 season [edit]
After not one of the 2009 presidency election was Able to get the Necessary funds (€ 56 million), on 1 June, was officially Announced Florentino Perez as Real Madrid president. His first move as Real Madrid president was to sign Brazilian superstar Kaka from Milan for an undisclosed fee, Believed to be £ 56 million (€ 68 million). [7] On 11 June 2009, Real Madrid on their website officially Announced That an £ 80 million or € 94 million offer for Portuguese Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo had been accepted by his club, Manchester United, after the player had expresaron his desire to leave the club for Los Merengues.
On 25 June 2009, Raul Albiol joined Real Madrid from Valencia CF on a fee thought to be in the region of € 15 million.
On 26 June 2009, the deal was finalized for Cristiano Ronaldo With The player becoming officially a Real Madrid player on 1 July 2009. [8]
On 1 July 2009, it was Announced That Olympique Lyonnais had reached an agreement with Madrid for the transfer of Karim Benzema. The transfer fee was priced at € 35 million With The fee rising to as much as € 41 million based on incentives. [9]
On 29 July 2009, it was Announced That Real Madrid and Liverpool had reached an agreement on the transfer of Alvaro Arbeloa to the Spanish club. A fee of € 4 million Liverpool paid the same amount for the player in January 2007 had been Agreed Between the clubs and the player would sign a five-year Contract with Real Madrid.
On 5 August 2009, was Announced as Xabi Alonso Real Madrid's latest signing with Liverpool Receiving around £ 30 million for the transfer of the Spanish midfielder. [10]
Real Madrid opened the 2009-10 season with a 3-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna, With The goals Scored by Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lassana Diarra. On 15 September 2009, Real Madrid Achieved Their first win in the Champions League Group Stage against FC Zürich, winning 5-2 in Zurich. [11] On 4 October, after seven consecutive wins in all the competitions, Real Madrid lost for the first time of the season, in the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, 2-1 to Sevilla FC. On 27 October, Real Madrid were defeated 4-0 by AD Alcorcón third tier team in the round of 32 first leg of the Copa del Rey. [12]
In Spite of the record investment, Real Madrid failed to deliver in the 2009-10 season. In the Copa del Rey, the club once again fell at the first hurdle to a third division club. There was no progress in the Champions League, Peak Gust were once again eliminated in the round of sixteen. There was an improvement in performance and the club League forced the title race to go down to go the last game. Nevertheless, Real Madrid finished second again, and once again They lost at home and away to title rivals FC Barcelona.
The club turned to Jose Mourinho, who had just ended Internazionale's 45-year title-drought in the European competition, Eliminating Barcelona in the process and Achieving the treble.
2010-11 season [edit]
Despite The departure of club legends Raul and Guti, Madrid saw seven new names join Their squad list for the season. Sergio Canales (Racing Santander), Angel di Maria (Benfica), Pedro Leon (Getafe), veteran centerback Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), as well as German youngsters Sami Khedira (Stuttgart) and Mesut Ozil (Werder Bremen) joined in the summer , while striker Emmanuel Adebayor joined on loan from Manchester City During the winter transfer window.
The 2010-11 campaign started out slowly, with a 0-0 draw to RCD Mallorca, but They soon picked up momentum, DESPITE to draw at Levante UD in the fifth week of the season. The first defeat in all competitions came in a humiliating 5-0 loss at the Camp Nou to rivals FC Barcelona on 29 November 2010.
In European competition, Real Madrid came in first in Their group, ahead of Milan, Ajax, and Auxerre. They eased through the round of sixteen against Olympique Lyonnais, and the quarter-finals against Tottenham Hotspur Champions League newcomers, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in eight years.
In April 2011, a strange occurrence happened, for the first time ever, four Classics were to be played in a span of 18 days. The first fixture was for the League campaign on 17 April (Which ended 1-1 with penalty goals for both sides), the Copa del Rey Final (Which ended 1-0 to Madrid), and the controversial two-legged Champions League semi- end on 27 April and 2 May (3-1 loss on aggregate) to Madrid.
The first Classic saw Cristiano Ronaldo got his first goal against Barcelona due to a penalty Given to Madrid after a foul to Marcelo. The Copa del Rey Final Real Madrid gave its first title under Mourinho with a header from Ronaldo in extra-time. The Champions League semi-finals was Perhaps The most controversial of the four, With The expulsion of Pepe in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, after an Alleged "dangerous challenge" to defend Daniel Alves Barcelona. Alves was Carried out in a stretcher "unable to walk", but after Pepe was shown red, Alves came running back into the field Within seconds. After Pepe's sending off, coach Jose Mourinho was sent off Also, Receiving a fine and a five-match ban. Also This same match was controversial in Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets That being captured on video saying what Seemed like a supposed racial slur to Madrid left-back Marcelo. The second leg was not as controversial as the first, With Perhaps the exception of an annulled goal to Gonzalo Higuain after Cristiano Ronaldo had "fouled" Javier Mascherano as a result of a foul to Ronaldo by Gerard Pique.
Real Madrid ended the season with a bang, scoring 21 goals in Their Last four league matches for a Grand Total of 102 goals, higher than any other side, DESPITE being Known as a "defensive" team. Cristiano Ronaldo Also Became the all-time highest goalscorer in a single La Liga season with 40 goals, ahead of League legends Telmo Zarra and Hugo Sánchez. For the 2010-11 campaign, Real Madrid ended as Cup champions, League runners-up, and Champions League semi-finalists.
2011-12 season [edit]
During the summer market for the 2011-12 season, five new players joined the team: Nuri Sahin (Borussia Dortmund), former Real Madrid squad José Callejón (Espanyol), Hamit Altintop (Bayern Munich), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica), and French teenager Raphael Varane (Lens). Real Madrid Also disputed the very first Classics of the season During the Supercopa of Spain, Where They were runners-up after a 5-4 aggregate loss. Mourinho poked Barcelona assistant Tito Vilanova in the eye During a brawl in the closing stages of the this match. Along with five Classics in the past campaign, clashed with rivals Real Madrid FC Barcelona for a record seven times in nine months.
The beginning of the La Liga season started out with a 6-0 and 4-2 thrashings of Real Zaragoza and Getafe CF, respectively. After a rough patch will included a surprising loss to Levante UD and a lackluster draw at Racing Santander, Madrid came back, scoring 14 goals and conceding only three in three games. [13]
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