Santiago Bernabéu Yeste, Spanish footballer and manager (d. 1978)
Santiago Bernabéu de Yeste (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo βeɾnaˈβew ˈʝeste]; 8 June 1895 – 2 June 1978) was a Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid as a forward. He is widely regarded one of the most important figures in the history of Real Madrid; he was the club's president for 35 years, from 11 September 1943 until his death in 1978. The team's current stadium is named in his honour.
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