Are you ready for some Futbol?
David Beckham’s arrival in America was met with a resounding “Huh? Who’s the fruit with the anorexic? Oh that soccer guy, well, back to baseball.” As discouraging as this is for soccer fans in this country, if you are lucky enough to be in Madrid you can truly experience what Futbol is.
Madrid just happens to be the home of Europe’s most heralded team, Real Madrid. You can’t take two steps without being reminded of it. When they’re winning you hear the praise of the droves of Madridistas (Real’s supporters or fans) everywhere you go. When they’re on a cold streak you will hear them complain about how so and so is over paid, has a taste for the nightlife, or how his model wife/gf is ruining his game. Madrid lives and breaths for this team. So how can you become part of this madness that is Madridismo? Well, here’s a few tips for you:
Become a Socio: This will make you an official member of the club. It also gives you discounts to tickets (Champions League and Copa del Rey) and merchandise at any of the official Real Madrid stores and restaurants. You can become a member by paying a fee and filling out an application at any of the Real Madrid stores in town, online, or until you are harrased by one of their salesmen in the metro (Oh how I prayed for pepper spray those days).
Join a Peña: A peña or fan club, can be found all over the world.
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