Florentino Pérez chairs Christmas lunch with the media
“We're currently in one of the most successful periods in our history, having won 57 titles in the last 14 years: 30 in football and 27 in basketball," highlighted the president.
Florentino Pérez's speech at the Christmas lunch with the media in full
Real Madrid celebrated its Christmas lunch with the media at the basketball hall at Real Madrid City. The event was headed by Florentino Pérez, who used his speech to say: "Thank you for being here at this event, which has become a tradition at this time of year, and allows me to personally wish a very happy Christmas to all of you and your families. I hope 2025 will be a great year, full of health, work and professional success for all."
“I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the work you do to ensure the latest Real Madrid news reaches all of our fans wherever they may be. We have great respect and gratitude for the realtionship we hold with the Spanish and international press, which should always be subject to the utmost rigour and professionalism. You have helped us transmit the values that we are identified with, those which have helped us carve out a place in so many people's hearts: hard work, sacrifice, a constant desire to improve, teamwork, respect, humility and solidarity."
Real Madrid Foundation
“Today, we must once again remember the people and families who fell victim to the tragic events as a result of the DANA storm. We must continue in our solidarity in order to help normality to be restored as quickly as possible. I'd like to express my gratitude to all those who work to help the Real Madrid Foundation remain present in more than 100 countries, offerring hope to one and a half million people since its inception. Almost 500 social sports schools and over 1,000 projects mean the Foundation continues to be the heart and soul of Real Madrid."
Sporting success
"This has been another historic year for our club. 2024 has been a year full of titles. In football, we lifted 5 trophies. It's been the year of our 15th European Cup, our 36th LaLiga title, the thirteenth Spanish Super Cup, sixth European Super Cup, while just Wednesday, our team were crowned club world champions in Doha."
“We also saw another success-filled year in basketball: our team got their hands on a 37th League title, their tenth Spanish Super Cup and 29th Copa del Rey. We're currently in one of the most successful periods in our history, having won 57 titles in the last 14 years: 30 in football and 27 in basketball."
Stadium
"We're also coming to the end of the work being carried out on the Bernabéu. The dream of all madridismo is now a reality, and we're proud of how our home, a truly legenday temple of world football, has become one of Madrid and Spain's most iconic architectural feats. The transformation of the Bernabéu is prestigious for our city and our country, and it will mark a hugely important milestone in the future of Real Madrid."
Christmas wishes
"I'd like to finish by reiterating my very best wishes for you and your families. Happy Christmas, and I hope next year will be a wonderful one for all of us."