Atlético Recognition: Cerezo, Awarded for His Commitment to Sports
Great news for the Atlético family! Enrique Cerezo, our president, has been awarded the prize for commitment to sports and culture at the VII World Summit of Universal Values, held at the Real Casino de Madrid.
A well-deserved recognition of his tireless work at the head of the club and his close ties to the world of cinema. Cerezo expressed pride and gratitude for this award, which he considers a recognition of both his career in the film world and his dedication to Atlético de Madrid.
He took the opportunity to talk about the intense schedule facing the team, highlighting the demand of competing every few days. He also referred to the injuries at Real Madrid, showing his sporting side by wishing the players a speedy recovery.
At the Summit, Alejandro Blanco, president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, was also awarded for his promotion of shared values in sports, and Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team coach, for his work in promoting talent and sports development.
De la Fuente spoke about violence in football, defining sport as a victim, pointing out that the problem is violence in society and that violent people must be eradicated. This award to Enrique Cerezo is a source of pride for all Atlético fans, a recognition of his passion and dedication to our club. Congratulations, President!