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[Saba Sports News] June 29, 2025, is a significant day for La Liga team Real Madrid, as it marks the 105th anniversary of the club being granted the “Royal” title. On June 29, 1920, King Alfonso XIII, through his chief of staff, wrote to the club president Pedro Parages, officially granting the “Royal” (Real) title to the Madrid club, along with the right to use the crown emblem. Since then, the club has been known as Real Madrid. Over these 105 years, Real Madrid has achieved remarkable success, becoming one of the most successful football clubs in Spain and the world. The team has won 36 La Liga titles, 20 Copa del Rey titles, and 15 UEFA Champions League titles, making it the most successful club in Europe. The crown emblem on the club’s badge symbolizes honor, authority, and excellence, and it has become a source of pride for the players. Each generation of Real Madrid players takes pride in wearing the crown, and this sense of honor drives them to never give up and fight hard, forming the unique club culture and spirit of Real Madrid.