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Jul 24, 2017 · On this day in 2000, Luis Figo left Barcelona to become Real Madrid's first 'galáctico', thus kick-starting a footballing revolution like no other. It was, recalls Ronaldo, "a term we never...
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Cristiano Ronaldo has since broken that goalscoring mark, but the man described as the 'eternal captain' will always hold a special place in Real Madrid folklore. It all started terribly.
United gave Real until 30 June to complete the deal, and on 26 June, Real Madrid and United signed the final agreement for the transfer of Ronaldo, which became effective on 1 July. That same day, it was confirmed that Olympique Lyonnais had accepted an offer from Madrid for Karim Benzema.
Jul 25, 2024 · Perez’s second Galacticos era was a resounding success, winning four out of five UCL titles from 2014-18, including the final three in a row. Today, most of that group’s core — including Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema, Sergio Ramos, and Toni Kroos — are now gone from the club.
For fans who have been following the game for 20+ years, we can harken back to the time when Florentino Perez's Original Galacticos Era was born. In the Summer of 2000, Luis Figo infamously made his transfer from FC Barcelona to Real Madrid. It was an absolute stunner.
Nov 27, 2017 · It’s now more than a decade since the man behind the Galacticos project, club president Florentino Perez, was removed from power. But what happened next to the players in this footballing drama?
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3. RONALDO Status: 5/5. Ronaldo was the star of the 1990s, where he scored frequently for Barcelona and Inter Milan before injuries struck him down in his prime. After a successful comeback in 2002 that included leading Brazil to World Cup glory, he became a Real Madrid player. Quality: 4/5