Real Madrid Club de Futbol were formed in 1902 it is known as Spain´s and the world´s most successful football club, according to FIFA´s club ranking of the 20th century, just ahead of Manchester United. The club was originally named Madrid Club de Futbol, but were allowed to use the title Real after King Alfonso XIII of Spain gave the club an official blessing in June 1920. Real Madrid play their home games at the Santiago Bernabu stadium in Madrid.
Real Madrid wear white shirts, shorts and socks for their home games at the Bernabu. Real Madrid have spent a small fortune on getting some of the best names in football to pull on their team strip.
Real´s list of famous names to have played for them includes such household names as Steve McManaman, Zinedine Zidane, Raul, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, David Beckham, Michael Laudrup and Michael Owen to name but a few.
