Santiago Bernabéu (footballer)
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Bernabéu in 1971 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11th President of Real Madrid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 11 September 1943 – 2 June 1978 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Antonio Santos Peralba | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Luis de Carlos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | Santiago Bernabéu de Yeste 8 June 1895 Almansa, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2 June 1978 (aged 82) Madrid, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Footballer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Santiago Bernabéu de Yeste (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo βeɾnaˈβew ˈʝeste]; 8 June 1895 – 2 June 1978) was a Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid as a forward. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Real Madrid, having served as its president for 34 years and 264 days, from 11 September 1943 until his death on 2 June 1978.
Under Bernabéu's leadership, Real Madrid became a dominant team both on national and international level, with its influence stretching beyond the football pitch. The club's current stadium is named in his honour.