——“I can’t leave Madrid because here are the shopping malls that Mama and I are used to shopping with, and my son Jorge’s favorite park.”
—— Raul said that the birth of his son Jorge made him understand what responsibility is. "I don't want him to get hurt in any way. I want him to eat well, live well, and never get sick."
——“I go shopping every time I travel, not for myself or my son, but for her. She has paid too much for me. Now I rarely go to bars or nightclubs, I only want to watch TV with her. ”
——“I don’t have any special requirements for sports cars. I have a domestic car that I have been driving for several years. It is safe and practical. Why should I change it? I don’t like those brand-name cars at all.” I just long for an ordinary life.”
——“I still have dreams now, but it’s different from when I was 17. Now I still want to win, but more importantly, I want to bring success to my children. A happy smile, bringing joy to those sick children, is a sacred cause in my opinion.” ——More than a thousand media requests to interview Raul every year. He only gave 15 interviews this season. During the interview, we also truly felt Raul's humility and simplicity. Not only did this football superstar with an annual salary of 6 million euros not have any airs, he even closed the door for everyone in person so that the interview would not be disturbed.
Reporter: When a Japanese TV station interviewed Beckham, they had to pay 8 million euros, equivalent to more than 60 million yuan, but you accepted our interview for free. Why is there such a big difference at Real Madrid?
Raul: I don’t know about this. I never charge money for interviews, whether in Spain or with foreign media.
——“Every time I put on the jersey and stand in front of the mirror, I have this feeling. On the one hand, I feel the joy of being a member of the world’s top club, and on the other hand, I feel the responsibility of being a member of the world’s top club. The sense of responsibility to create history. Whenever I win the Champions League and other important trophies, I feel a mixture of joy and pressure. On the one hand, I feel that I have created history for Real Madrid, and on the other hand, I feel an obligation to make history. Real Madrid has a long history and tradition. Many of my experiences in Real Madrid are closely related to my honors. For a football player, experiencing life in Real Madrid is an irreplaceable asset. In the world of Real Madrid, this is an honor in itself."
- Many Spanish fans feel unfair to Raul that he has never been named World Footballer or European Footballer. Even in his best season, Raul was only one of the candidates for World Footballer of the Year. Raul didn't seem to care about this: "I feel very honored to be listed as a candidate. Footballer is a rare honor, and I may not be qualified enough."
——" Every moment, the great tradition of the club leaves its imprint on me. Especially, every time I recall the sad expressions of those companions who wanted to stay but could not and left with regrets, I feel the sadness of Real Madrid. Greatness. But this is different from religion. Moreover, I don’t think that the teammates who stay are outstanding and the teammates who leave are useless.”
——”In a player’s career. ACCCIM has to go through many, many stages, and what I am going through is a not-so-good, very depressing stage. The only thing I can do is continue to work hard, silently bear all the criticism, and prove myself on the court."
- "I love Real Madrid and no one will think that I want to leave, and I have never wanted to leave, but if I have to sacrifice myself for the team so that the team can achieve good results, then I am willing to leave.”
——On October 29, 10 years later, Real Madrid faced Getafe at the Bernabeu Stadium, and the club held a grand celebration for him before the game. An hour and a half before the game, Real Madrid general manager Butragueno presented Raul with two gifts on behalf of the club to thank him for his selfless support for the "Los Blancos". One was printed with the legend "1994-2004, 500 games". The Real Madrid jersey with the words "Raul" and "Raul" are embroidered on the upper and lower sides of the Real Madrid emblem. The other one is a special captain's armband. The upper and lower Real Madrid emblem on the armband are embroidered respectively. "1994-2004" two lines. Raul thanked the club for the care it gave him, but he did not choose to wear this jersey with special significance during the game. He explained: "I just want to enter the court equally with other teammates."
——"I am indeed very white, even my skin (laughs). I was born in Atletico Madrid, whose main colors are red and white. Later, I lost the red on my legs and dyed them all white. So, I To say that I love Real Madrid more than anyone else is a joke.”
——Ten years later, on October 29, Real Madrid faced Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium before the game. A grand celebration was held for him.
An hour and a half before the game, Real Madrid general manager Butragueno presented Raul with two gifts on behalf of the club to thank him for his selfless support for the "Los Blancos". One was printed with the legend "1994-2004, 500 games". The Real Madrid jersey with the words "Raul" and "Raul" are embroidered on the upper and lower sides of the Real Madrid emblem. The other one is a special captain's armband. The upper and lower Real Madrid emblem on the armband are embroidered respectively. "1994-2004" two lines. Raul thanked the club for the care given to him, but he did not choose to wear this special jersey during the game. He explained: "I just want to enter the stadium equally with other teammates.
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