Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez recently praised Cristiano Ronaldo in an interview, calling him the modern-day Alfredo Di Stéfano. According to Live Cricket BPL, Pérez revealed that even the King of Spain personally called to congratulate Ronaldo after his spectacular bicycle kick goal, which stunned fans and pundits around the world.

Pérez described the goal as one of the most beautiful ever seen in football history. “That bicycle kick was a masterpiece,” he said. “It was scored by the best player in the world, and even our King, Juan Carlos, called me to extend his congratulations to Cristiano.” The Real Madrid president went on to say that Ronaldo has become the spiritual successor to Di Stéfano, the legendary figure who helped define the club’s golden era. “Cristiano embodies everything we stand for—talent, hard work, discipline, and ambition. He’s our all-time top scorer and the face of Real Madrid in this generation.”

Live Cricket BPL noted that Pérez also had high praise for then-coach Zinedine Zidane. “Zidane’s era has begun,” Pérez said. “He helped us win our ninth Champions League title as a player, and as a coach, he’s delivered eight trophies in just two years—something no one else has achieved. He is a genius in the world of football.” The club president also expressed his desire to surpass the legacy of Santiago Bernabéu, the most iconic figure in Real Madrid’s history. “Yes, Bernabéu is my role model. I want to follow in his footsteps and even go further by winning more than six European Cups.”

He concluded by saying that Real Madrid is striving to not only maintain their historical prestige but also build on it in the 21st century. “FIFA named us the Club of the 20th Century, and now we aim to earn the same respect in this one,” Pérez declared. As Live Cricket BPL emphasized, the passion behind Real Madrid’s leadership and the legacy of players like Ronaldo are what continue to make the club a global football powerhouse.