Lula da Silva: "Real Madrid is the best club in the world"

"The Bernabeu isn't just a football stadium; it houses spectacle and the players feel it"
Realmadrid.com / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell

Former Brazil President Lula da Silva visited the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and was greeted by Real Madrid Premier Florentino Perez. Da Silva will attend tonight's Clasico.

"I'm marvelled. You appreciate the stadium's true greatness once you're inside. The Bernabeu isn't just a football stadium; it houses spectacle and the players feel it."

"I believe Real Madrid is a club that's admired throughout the world, not just by Brazilians. I personally root for all clubs with Brazilian players on their squads, and Real Madrid have had extraordinary Brazilian footballers. Everyone who plays football follows Real Madrid. It is the best club in the world because it strives to play well, to sign the best players and to know about football. The club's structure is extraordinary."

"These are glory days for the Spanish people; to have four Clasicos in less than a month is something unprecedented. Two of the best teams in the world will come head to head in coming weeks. I can't say I prefer one of them to win, but I believe Kaka may play an important role. I hope Spanish football fans are thrilled by a great show."