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46 years without Santiago Bernabéu
Football
02-Jun-2024
Source: Realmadrid.com
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Santiago Bernabéu passed away in Madrid on June 2, 1978, at the age of 82. Player, coach, manager and president, his influence is incalculable on the Real Madrid legend. During his term as president, he highlighted the great growth of the club both in the institutional and sporting spheres. Furthermore, among his initiatives is the construction of the New Chamartín, inaugurated in 1947 and renamed in his honor years later.

Born in Almansa (Albacete) on June 8, 1895, Santiago Bernabéu became president of Real Madrid in 1943. Until his death, the club won 6 European Cups in football, a competition of which he was the promoter, 16 Leagues, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 6 Spanish Cups, 2 Latin Cups and 2 Small World Cups.

The basketball division also flourished under Bernabéu's presidency, winning 6 European Cups, 3 Intercontinental Cups, 19 Leagues, 18 Spanish Cups, and 1 Latin Cup.

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