My favourite City Madrid

Madrid Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is almost 3.2 million and that of the Madrid metropolitan area, around 6.3 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the third-largest in the European Union after Paris and London. The city spans a total of 604.3 km2. The city is located on the Manzanares River in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid (which comprises the city of Madrid, its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages); this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political, economic and cultural centre of Spain. The current mayor is Ana Botella from the People's Party.

History First part of city established by arabian commander Muhamed first in the second half of nineth century (between 860 and 880) raising Gradina military and religious character . Ribat , on the left bank of the Manzanares , in a place where there is the Royal Palace . It soon becomes known as Mayrit ( Magerit ). So Madrid was born as a scrub, ie . Military communities , but also a religious character , where Muslim fighters preparing for jihad , holy war . The Spanish Civil War begins in the night of June 17th 1936, when , and to Madrid arrive first news of the revolt of the army led by General Francisco Franco , initiated in the Spanish protectorate in Morocco . Rebels goal was to get into the city , and overthrow the government of Spain " other " republics . Madrid has turned into what was then the world stage at which took place battle between fascism and freedom . And the one and on the other hand , reached assistance in material and people from around the world . March 28, 1939 , troops of General Franco occupied the city until that time thousands of Madridistas flee to the ports and through them go to other countries , saving both their lives .

Soccer (Football)Clubs Exist 5 soccer clubs Real Madrid Club de Futbol Club Atletico de Madrid Getafe Club de Futbol Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S.A.D. Real Valladolid Club de Futbol

Real Madrid Club de Futbol Royal Madrid Football Club Founded in 1902 as Madrid Football Club, the team has traditionally worn a white home kit since. The word Real is Spanish for Royal and was bestowed to the club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920 together with the royal crown in the emblem. The team has played its home matches in the 81,044-capacity Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in downtown Madrid since 1947. Unlike most European football clubs, Real Madrid's members (socios) have owned and operated the club since its inception. The club is the most valuable sports team in the world, worth €2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) and also the world's richest football club, with an annual revenue of €549.5 million

Real Madrid Club de Futbol The club holds many long-standing rivalries, most notably El Clásico with Barcelona and the El Derbi madrileño with Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid established itself as a major force in both Spanish and European football during the 1950s. The club won five consecutive European Cups, and reached the final seven times. This success was replicated in the league, where the club won five times in the space of seven years. This team, which consisted of players such as Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás, Gento, Raymond Kopa and Santamaría, is considered by some in the sport to be the greatest team of all time In domestic football, the club has won a record 32 La Liga titles, 19 Copa del Rey, 9 Supercopa de España, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la Liga. In international football, the club has won a record 10 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles and a joint record 3 Intercontinental Cups, as well as 2 UEFA Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and a FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid was recognised as the FIFA Club of the 20th Century on 23 December 2000, and named Best European Club of the 20th Century by the IFFHS on 11 May 2010

Real Madrid Club de Futbol President: Florentino Pérez Manager: Carlo Ancelotti Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu La Liga: 2nd Copa del Rey: Round of 16 Supercopa de España: Runners-up UEFA Champions League: Semi-finals UEFA Super Cup:Winners FIFA Club World Cup:Winners Top goalscorer League: Cristiano Ronaldo (39) All: Cristiano Ronaldo (50)

Team: Goalkeppers Iker Casillas 1 Keylor Navas 13 Fernando Pacheco 25

Defenders Sergio Ramos 4 Kepler Lima ``Pepe`` 3 Raphael Varane 2 Alvaro Arbeloa 17 Daniel Carvajal 15 Fabio Coentrao 5 Marcelo Viera da Silva 12 Nacho Fernandez 18

Midfielders Sami Khedira 6 Toni Kroos 8 Lucas Silva 16 Asier Illarramendi 24 Francisco Alarcon ˝Isco˝ 23 James Rodriguez 10 Gareth Bale 11 Luka Modrić 19

Forwards CRISTIANO RONALDO DOS SANTOS AVEIRO 7 Karim Benzema 9 Jese Rodriguez 20 Javier Hernandez ˝Chicharito˝ 14

CRISTIANO RONALDO DOS SANTOS AVIERO 5 February 1985 (age 30) Place of birth Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Playing position Forward Current team Real Madrid Number 7 Youth career 1992–1995 Andorinha 1995–1997 Nacional 1997–2002 Sporting CP

CRISTIANO RONALDO DOS SANTOS AVEIRO Years Team Apps (Goals) 2002–2003 Sporting CP 25 (3) 2003–2009 Manchester United 196 (84) 2009– Real Madrid 194 (216) National team 2001 Portugal U15 9 (7) 2001–2002 Portugal U17 7 (5) 2003 Portugal U20 5 (1) 2002–2003 Portugal U21 10 (3) 2004 Portugal U23 3 (2) 2003– Portugal 119 (52)

Flag and coat of arms

Plazas de Madrid Plaza de Alonso Martínez (Madrid) Plaza del Ángel (Madrid) Plaza de España (Madrid) Plaza de Menéndez Pelayo (Madrid) Plaza del Carmen (Madrid) Paseo de la Florida (Madrid) Plaza del Rey (Madrid) Plaza de la Independencia (Madrid) Plaza de Castilla (Madrid) Plaza de Santo Domingo (Madrid) Puerta del Sol (Madrid)

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