'Plácido En El Alma' a CONCERT to BE REMEMBERED En El Futuro, Los Inversores Tendrán Contents Que Ser Exploradores
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Nº 52 • I-2016 'Plácido en el alma' a CONCERT To Be REMEMBeRed En el futuro, los inversores tendrán Contents que ser exploradores. 04 26 12 40 Cover story 04 Board of Trustees 24 Plácido en el Alma, a concert to be remembered Accounts for 2014/2015 season approved Interview 10 Training 26 Plácido Domingo Learning the positive values of sport News 12 Inspiring stories 30 - Florentino Pérez visits site of ‘El Gallinero’ Sport, the key to a better future project Basketball 34 - Keylor Navas visits students of social sports A space without barriers school in Albacete Clinics 40 - Resounding success of the No child without Exporting the values of Real Madrid a gift at Christmas campaign - Second edition of Awards for Promotion of Real Madrid heritage 44 Internet Values Plácido Domingo: the voice of Real Madrid - Colombian social sports schools mark Volunteers 50 season’s end as students visit Madrid Join us! Publisher: Real Madrid Communication. Coordinator: Julio Fernández. 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Hay un mundo nuevo afuera. EDICIONES REUNIDAS, S.A. GRUPO ZETA CORPORATE MAGAZINES c/ Orduña, 3 (3a planta). 28034 Madrid. Tel: 915 863 300. The Real Madrid Foundation accepts no Más información en: Director of Corporate Publications: Óscar Voltas. responsibility for the opinions of the contributors. www.hsbc.es Deputy Director: Antonio Guerrero. Issued by HSBC Bank plc. AC22967 5 Cover story The countdown is underway for the charity concert Plácido en el Alma, to take place on June 29th this year in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. A tribute to the opera singer and honorary member of Real Madrid, which at the same time will raise funds for Real Madrid’s social sports schools in Mexico. A unique, historic chance to enjoy the voice of Plácido Domingo, accompanied by other musicians and artists, such as David Bisbal, Andrea Bocelli, Il Volo, Sara Baras, Pablo Alborán, Bertín Osborne, Ara Malikian, José María Cano and the participation of the Teatro Real Orchestra. The build-up began officially on 9 December last year, with the Real Madrid Foundation presenting, in the presidential suite of the Santiago Bernabéu, the charity concert, Plácido en el Alma, with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez in attendance. A once in a lifetime concert During his speech the club president welcomed Plácido Domingo “to his home” and commented this about the singer: “We’re here with the leading tenor of his generation to announce an incredible event in recognition of the career of one of the greats. We’re talking about a spectacular event, one we guarantee will be magical: a huge and more than deserved tribute to Plácido Domingo in his 75th birthday. It will be an incredible concert, one which is inspired by solidarity, with all the funds going to promote and develop the Real Madrid Foundation’s social sports schools in Mexico, in which Plácido Presentation of the charity concert Plácido en el Alma, himself acts as a patron.” in support of the social sports schools in Mexico The Real Madrid president talked at various points about the passion Plácido Domingo has professed for the club’s colours: “I know all too well that no matter where you are, in any part of the The Santiago Bernabéu stadium will world, your thoughts are always with Real Madrid. Thank you, because your voice always sings to the host the charity event Plácido en el A night world of Real Madrid. For us you are Alma, a tribute concert to the opera a constant inspiration. Plácido, you are, and always singer Plácido Domingo, honorary will be, in our hearts.” member of the club. A voice that sings During his intervention, the opera singer to the world of Real Madrid, and which thanked himself Florentino Peréz’ words, saying: to remember can be enjoyed live on June 29th. “To be connected to the name of Real Madrid is something I’ll never forget”. The Spaniard, who is also a composer and orchestra director, sees the event as an incredible gift from Real Madrid. “This 4 5 Cover story tribute fills me with emotion, because I’ve loved In brief this team during my whole life, I watch them every New horizons, Plácido en el Alma week and I follow them no matter where I am. They When: 29 June 2016 give me pleasure and make me suffer. I’m thrilled Where: Santiago Bernabéu stadium. by the concert because this new idea from the Real Tickets available at placidoenelalma.com Madrid Foundation to establish schools in different new destinations. and entradas.com places is wonderful”. Fly to Havana, Cali and Medellín and discover our two latest destinations, San Juan de Music for a good cause Puerto Rico from the 15 May 2016, and Johannesburg from the 1 August 2016. Plácido Domingo admitted to being thrilled about the initiative of a charity concert to benefit the iberia.com social sports schools in Mexico, “because this new idea of establishing Real Madrid schools is wonderful. And it all brings me back to the music, because I think the idea of being able to bring sport and music together in Acapulco is fantastic. It’s going to be an emotional event, one which Madridistas and music lovers will support. It’s so great that it can be done.” Florentino Pérez also thanked another legendary Madrid supporter who wants to be there in body and soul for the big night – Bertín Osborne, who will present Plácido en el Alma: “Thank you Bertín, too, for your generosity”. The singer and presenter said, “this concert is a truly wonderful idea.” And all for a good cause. We’ll see you on June 29th! P “It will be an emotional event for every Madridista”, said Plácido Domingo. 6 7 Cat Fundación Real Madrid 210x280 Inglés.indd 1 18/01/16 13:20 EnCover portada story Mexico, in his heart The funds raised by the charity concert limited economic resources, and to whom the Real Plácido en el Alma will go to the Real Madrid Foundation will offer complementary activities Madrid Foundation’s social sports schools focusing on providing a values-based education in Mexico, a country with which Plácido through sport.” Domingo has close personal ties. It shouldn’t be forgotten that, in many cases, the students live in situations where they are at risk of violence, either in the family or on the streets; Every charity event is for a cause. And in the social exclusion; addiction; and eating disorders. To case of Plácido en el Alma it’s the social alleviate these situations the Real Madrid Foundation sports schools the Real Madrid Foundation works on the ground in collaboration with NGOs and has in Mexico, with the students benefiting directly local institutions such as Fundación Grupo Bafar from the funds raised by this historic concert. Over the (Chihuahua), Cesal (Oaxaca), Fundación Todos years the Real Madrid Foundation has created a Somos Alma (Guajanato) and the National System for network of 38 social sports schools in Mexico, located the Comprehensive Development of the Family in the in the states of Chihuahua (29), Veracruz (6), Oaxaca state of Veracruz, making use of the sporting activities (2) and Guanajuato (1), which help 4,755 boys and run in the schools, complemented with academic, girls between 5 and 18 years old. nutritional and medical support, all with the aim of The Real Madrid Foundation has 38 social Out of all the social projects running in Mexico, promoting a comprehensive education for the children. sports schools in Mexico, run in collaboration in his presentation Florentino Pérez particularly The objective is to encourage students’ motivation with NGOs and local organisations. These are found in the states of Chihuahua, Veracruz, focused, “due to its singular nature”, on the project the and raise their self-esteem, in order to have access Oaxaca and Guanajuato and benefit 4,755 Foundation is going to launch in the state of Guerrero to more opportunities in the future, as well as making boys and girls between 5 and 18 years old, in collaboration with NGO Esperanza Azteca, “which sport a force for social integration, benefiting those such as the ones in these photos, who are at works with musically talented youngsters, who have who suffer any type of marginalisation. risk of social exclusion. 8 9 Interview Plácido Domingo, opera singer and honorary member of Real Madrid “Thanks to the funds raised through this concert we’re going to help youngsters make the most of their free time through music, sport and values” Plácido Domingo opens up about his It’s organised by the Real Madrid Foundation but passion for Real Madrid in this interview, everyone who wants to celebrate an unforgettable where he explains why the charity concert day is welcome, because with all the artists who Plácido en el Alma will be a party for all, and will be joining us, I can promise you it’ll be an why you should go: the funds raised will go extraordinary event.