Nº 53 ● II-2016 Corazón Classic Match 2016 Commitment to solidarity contents 3 Publisher: Real Madrid Foundation. Director of Communication: Antonio Galeano. Publication: David Mendoza. Editors: Elena Vallejo, Javier Palomino and Madori Okano. Photography: Real Madrid 04|Cover story 10|Interview: Seedorf Heritage Centre, Real Madrid Foundation, Ángel Martínez, Helios de la Rubia, Víctor Carretero, Pedro Castillo and Antonio Villalba. Publishing and distribution: EDICIONES REUNIDAS, S.A. GRUPO ZETA CORPORATE MAGAZINES c/ Orduña, 3 (3ª planta). 28034 Madrid. Tel: 915 863 300. Director of Corporate Publications: 12|Luis de Carlos Forum 14|News Óscar Voltas. With Marcelo and Microsoft Deputy Director: Antonio Guerrero. Coordinator: Julio Fernández. Editor-in-chief: Milagros Baztán. Writers: Elena Llamazares, Pablo Fernández and Isabel Tutor. Head of Design: Noelia Corbatón. Layout: Arantza Antero, Carlos F. García and Javier Sanz. Image Processing: David Monserrat. Translation: David Nelson. 18|Carvajal in Leganés 22|Butragueño in Melilla Secretary: Antonia López. Head of Development: Carlos Silgado. Production: Jorge 44 Real Madrid heritage Barazón and Iván Sánchez. | Printing: LITOFINTER. Legal deposit number: 42 M-11535-2002. Clinics And also The Real Madrid Foundation Schools 26 accepts no responsibility for the opinions of the contributors. Training 30 Basketball 40 Stories from the heart 34 Volunteers 50 4 report report 5 Corazón Classic Match 2016 Our commitment The 5 June saw an afternoon of sun, football and dedication to others at the Santiago Bernabéu, during the Corazón Classic Match “Our commitment”, played between Real Madrid Legends and the Ajax Legends, which finished with a 3-1 win for the Whites. The funds raised went to Cáritas España, to help homeless people. 6 Corazón Classic Match 2016 Corazón Classic Match2016 7 above, The Santiago Bernabéu stadium was Figo, McManaman and Butragueño. of substitutions for both sides. Among displays of quality from the legends With his raúl and goal, emilio Butragueño; once again filled with solidarity for the The Madrid fans got to see, once again, them, Seedorf, who played the first and the fans responded with a Mexican Butragueño both teams most recent edition of the Corazón Raúl’s skills, Roberto Carlos’ mighty half for Real Madrid and the second wave. Ajax were close to levelling it late once again salute the Classic Match, under the title ‘Our strikes, Figo’s crosses and Guti’s with Ajax. Meanwhile, Madrid’s strikers on, but it was Butragueño who killed showed the fans; and quality and Seedorf in commitment’. The Real Madrid fans backheels. It was, though, Ajax who continued to enjoy themselves. Figo, things off, making it 3-1. All in all, another technique action. delighted in the football played out on opened the scoring. A move down the after a great move from Raúl and successful edition of this charitable he has in his the pitch by Real Madrid Legends and left from Overmars saw Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos, came mighty close festival of football, which also paid boots. Ajax Legends, in game that finished with clear, but it hit Seedorf and went in. to the third. The minutes went by and homage to Johan Cruyff. a 3-1 win for the Whites. “All the funds Despite going behind Real Madrid were somehow there were no goals from raised will go to Caritas’ programme for the better side. McManaman, Guti and either side, despite a host of chances. a Solid CommitmenT the homeless. We’re talking about people Figo were linking up well just outside the Ronald de Boer tried for Ajax; Solari This latest edition of the Corazón without a home, who spend much of box and putting the Dutch goal under replied for Madrid. There were numerous Classic Match once again demonstrates their time out on the streets, and whose threat. The Portuguese forward was one lives are touched by suffering” said Real of the most incisive players on the pitch, MATCH STATS Madrid president Florentino Pérez, during and after a couple of close efforts he the presentation of the Corazón Classic got his reward to make it 1-1, slotting real Madrid legends: Buyo, Salgado, Roberto Carlos, Hierro, Fernando Sanz, Velasco, McManaman, Seedorf, Figo, Guti and Raúl. Substitutes: Contreras, Llorente, Butragueño, Iván Match 2016. home a rebound in the box. The Whites Pérez, Dani, Amavisca, Congo and Solari. continued to press, and just after were in ajax legends: Van der Sar, Reiziger, Heitinga, Bogarde, Winter, Finidi, Swart, Richard Witschge, ThrillS and fine football front. Raúl sent the ball wide for Figo to Ronald de Boer, Overmars and Pérez. Substitutes: Seedorf, Reuser, Kreek, Musampa, Rob Witschge, Tahamata, Schoenaker, Wooter and Ogararu. The football on display from Real Madrid cross and McManaman beat Van der Sar result: 3-1. Goals: 0-1 (min. 14): Seedorf (own goal). 1-1 (min. 27): Figo. 2-1 (min. 31): and Ajax didn’t let anybody down. Nor with the header: 2-1 at half-time. McManaman. 3-1 (min. 90): Butragueño. did the result, a 3-1 win, with goals from The second half saw the usual round 8 Corazón Classic Match 2016 En el futuro, los inversores tendrán que ser exploradores. The boys the Real Madrid Foundation’s work and girls give to help society’s most vulnerable real Madrid A big party for charity legends individuals, in this case homeless After the Corazón Classic a guard of people cared for by Cáritas España. honour. Match, the stars explained the In previous editions of the Corazón camaraderie and good spirit in Classic Match Real Madrid Legends which this latest charity match have played veterans from iconic took place. From Raúl, who sides (AC Milan, Bayern Munich, showed how happy he was to Manchester United, Juventus, Inter be back at the Bernabéu (“It’s Milan, Liverpool…) raising funds for a delight to be able to play with investigation into sudden cardiac death; old teammates in this place the Real Madrid Foundation’s social before these fans”) to Roberto sports project in Africa; charity snacks Carlos (“I’m delighted to take for more than 5,000 boys and girls part”), Amavisca (“it’s been living at risk throughout Spain; social a party for everyone”) and sports activities in children’s shelters; McManaman (“the Bernabéu is and to help children at risk within the my home”). And all for a good Promoting School Success programme cause. from the Spanish Red Cross. La nueva economía de crecimiento puede proceder de lugares inesperados, por eso los inversores deben ver más allá de sus áreas de confianza. El Índice de Mercados The funds raised from this Emergentes de HSBC puede ayudarle a navegar por los mercados de rápido year’s Corazón Classic Match crecimiento. Hay un mundo nuevo afuera. will go to a programme for the Más información en: homeless run by Cáritas España www.hsbc.es Issued by HSBC Bank plc. AC22967 10 interview interview 11 ClarenCe Seedorf “Sport and education have a huge impact” "I’d like to say to the younger generations ✍ Madori okano that they should study, be good at he’s the only player to have won makes it. Together with the Azteca and school, work to achieve their goals and the champions league with three the San Siro it’s my favourite stadium. different teams: Ajax (1995), Real follow their dreams with passion" Madrid (1998) and AC Milan (2003 – What Was it like playing With your and 2007) and among the players old teammates? with the most appearances in the – It’s an honour and an incredible passion; they should listen to their not just in sport, but also in life. Sport competition. Which is one of the pleasure to participate in this game. My elders, who will help them achieve their and education have a huge impact and reasons why he’s UEFA’s global old teammates and friends of the great goals. Hard work is rewarded, and the that’s not just my opinion, it’s Nelson ambassador for Diversity and Change. Real Madrid and all the football fans more talent you have the greater your Mandela’s idea. His midfield play and thunderous have taken part for a really good cause. responsibility to improve and learn the shooting, along with his friendly nature, I enjoyed every moment, trying to keys to success, because as we all – today the funds from the game made him a favourite with football entertain the fans, who make this game know, talent on its own isn’t enough for are going to help homeless people lovers. And in the seventh edition so special. a long career. through a programme run by caritas of the charity Corazón Classic Match, española. could you send a message “Our commitment”, Seedorf played in – you’ve played as a professional – the real madrid foundation to these individuals Who have lost two of the shirts with which he made since you Were very young, and promotes the idea of children hope? football history. football has been your life, but What playing sport and We use football – Hope is the last thing a human Would you most highlight about and basketball as tools to teach being should lose. We all share a –What memories does being in the What you’ve learnt? What advice values such as teamWork, respect, responsibility to give them back what santiago bernabéu bring back? Would you give youngsters today? motivation and equality. What do you they’ve lost. That source of inspiration – The Bernabéu is one of my homes. – I’d like to say to the younger think of this initiative? and energy is vital to live well with For me it means victories, my explosion generations that they should study, – I think it’s fantastic.