REAL MADRID 2010 | RAUL GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES HIS FAREWELL

Big loss today for SPANISH FOOTBALL - SOCCER.

It had to come, like other greats before him, REAL MADRID now ex Captain & Legend RAUL GONZALEZ BLANCO said goodbye to his Club of 16 years. The Spanish player gave a press conference to a packed audience to announce his departure, his move to another country & Club to finish off his last remaining years as a professional Football player. All speculation points that Raul will join German Club SCHALKE 04, the Club will be formally announced tomorrow if all rumours are correct.

The Spanish player thanked everyone during his stay at Real Madrid & even mentioned that current Coach José Mourinho counted with his experience this season, but that he wished to play a more active role & have playing minutes as he believes he has lots of more Football still left in his body & mind.

Here is a long list of some important titles in his carreer at REAL MADRID ( there are more not included):

Titles
• 6 Ligas (1995,1997, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)
• 3 Champions League (1998, 2000, 2002)
• 4 SuperCup Spain (1997, 2001, 2003, 2008)
• 2 Intercontinental Cups (1998, 2002)
• 1 SuperCup Europe (2002)

Individual Titles
• Siver Ball (2001)
• 3rd place FIFA World Player (2001)
• 2 Pichichis Spanish League (1999, 2001)
• 2 Pichichis – Top Goalscorer – Campeones Leagues (2000, 2001)

From here, SFS Blog wishes RAUL you all the best in your next adventure & Club. Thanks for all the Football Raul, but I am sure you will be back as a Real Madrid Directive, Coach or in some other manner that will keep you close to your only life love: Football & Real Madrid.

Here is a short video on todays goodbye & press conference: