Florentino Pérez presided over the 2015 presentation of badges to Real Madrid members that have shown 25, 50 and 60 years of continuous loyalty to the club. At the event presented by Emilio Butragueño, director of International Relations, which also included applauses for Alfredi Di Stéfano and Francisco Gento, the president stated: "Gento is here with us today, he is one of Real Madrid's legends and won six European Cups. Much of what we are today, we owe to the side he played in along with Di Stéfano. The Board of Directors is going to propose appointing him as honorary president of Real Madrid". "I want us to continue to remember our beloved Alfredo Di Stéfano. His memory accompanied us each year and is still present among us. May these words serve as a tribute to the best player of all time. Along with Santiago Bernabéu, Alfredo Di Stéfano and Paco Gento transmitted the values that continue to be sacred for every Real Madrid fan, regardless of their nationality, language, culture, ideology or religion. These values showed us that this shirt and badge never give in. Together, and united until the end, Real Madrid has managed to become the best club in the world". Confidence “We have a side with really great players that we must trust in. Over the first few months of competition we not managed to be as consistent as we would like in La Liga. Meanwhile, in the Champions League we have qualified for the round of 16, finishing first in the group and holding on to top place in the UEFA rankings". Endless desire to get better “However, Real Madrid's greatness resides in the fact that we are never satisfied. We are what we are thanks to our endless desire to get better. We know that we cannot be satisfied with this and therefore we work to improve every day".

“I always say, and you have all shown it over all these years of loyalty, that being united is the most important thing in order to reach our goals. Being united so that our side can obtain titles. In that manner, united with a single aim, we have attained the stability that allows us to aim to win everything, while also being independent and we have achieved it thanks to your commitment and your loyalty".



Club's future in hands of members

“As the president of Real Madrid I have a priority: that you continue to be the only people in charge of the club's future. Because your wishes for the future are legitimate and sacred. Real Madrid will be what its members continue to want it be. You are the only leaders and nobody else. For me, being your president is the greatest honour possible. We are going to give everything so that together, we can all experience the dreams that you have".



Basketball

“We have a challenge: maintain the level of a side that has once again added to Real Madrid's myth. The ninth European Cup, 20 years since the last, has contributed to this. That was your dream and here it is thanks to an exceptional team".



Recognised solidity

“Today, Real Madrid enjoy solidity that is recognised by everyone throughout the world. We have facilities such as Real Madrid City, which are a source of pride for everyone and we continue to work in order to keep growing and to renovate the Santiago Bernabéu".



Charitable heart

"Allow me to mention the Real Madrid Foundation. It will always be there to help those most in need. There are boys and girls who have better lives todays thanks to our club's charitable heart. That is Real Madrid too. It is our commitment and our duty at the helm of this club".