Florentino Pérez presided over the ceremony that saw the 2019 club pins presented to the Real Madrid members celebrating 25, 50 and 60 years of uninterrupted club membership. At the ceremony, which was hosted by Emilio Butragueño, the president declared: "We're here to recognise the passion, commitment and loyalty that you've always shown towards Real Madrid. You represent a lifetime's allegiance towards Real Madrid. As Real Madrid president, I'm proud that our club has and continues to be able to count on you in our pursuit of new targets".



"These pins represent all of the memories, emotions, suffering and great joy that have been part of your lives devoted to Real Madrid. Everything we stand for and that we've achieved together throughout our 117-year history is based on the strength and support of our members, who alongside the millions of fans located across all of the continents have been and continue to be our club's biggest asset. These pins represent what it means to belong to the biggest sporting institution in the world, the club that has 23 European Cups to its name".



Unity

"In constructing a sentiment that transcends borders and unites madridistas from across the world, regardless of culture, language and religion, the unity of madridismo as a whole and, in particular, that of the club members has been vital. Unity is our strength. And it's thanks to that unity that we've managed to overcome all manner of obstacles and it has allowed us to continue to remain leaders in sporting, financial and social terms. We enjoy an institutional stability that we must also recognise and which allows us to deal with difficulties with the calmness required to overcome them, whilst displaying the necessary self-criticism at all times to avoid falling into the trap of complacency".



Values

"Being a Real Madrid member is a privilege but also a massive responsibility. It's our duty to preserve the legacy that our elders have passed down. These pins that we're presenting you with here today are also a symbol of our values: teamwork, humility, respect, continuous self-improvement, a never-say-die attitude and solidarity. These values have been passed down, through all of you, from generation to generation".



Success

"In recent years, we've experienced one of the best periods in our club's history. Our football team has added to Real Madrid's legacy by lifting four European Cups in five years and 17 trophies in nine seasons. And we continue to top the UEFA ranking for a sixth straight year. We're undergoing a process of transformation which will lead us to further success. The team has been revamped with the signing of some excellent players and young talents who are expected to become the new stars of the world game".