Santiago Bernabéu Yeste
Footballer
Died when: 82 years 359 days (995 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Santiago Bernabéu de Yeste (Spanish pronunciation: [san'tja?o ße?na'ßew '?este]; 8 June 1895 – 2 June 1978) was a Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid as a forward.
He is widely regarded one of the most important figures in the history of Real Madrid, having served as its president for 35 years, from 11 September 1943 until his death in 1978.
Under Bernabéu's leadership, Real Madrid became a dominant team both on national and international level, with its influence stretching beyond the football pitch.
The club's current stadium is named in his honour.
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