A Madridista is someone who is a supporter of the Spanish football club,Real Madrid. Real Madrid is simply by far the best football club in the world to Madridistas. Although there are many football clubs, there are none, in their opinion, that can come close to Real Madrid.
There are Madridistas scattered far and wide. Some you may know, others you may not. For instance,did you know that Usain Bolt is a Madridista? And what about Rafael Nadal? Both are fantastic athletes in their own right.(Bolt being fantastic in track and field and Nadal being fantastic in tennis) It would stand to reason that they would throw their support behind and equally fantastic club!
To be a Madridista is not hard. Simply love the team. That is all. Love the history and love what it stands for. Hala Madrid! You will find that it is not a one-sided love. Madridistas are a loyal bunch. They stick together. They unite. When Rafa has a big match, guess who comes to see him play? That is right...members from the team of Real Madrid. It is not uncommon to spot Raul or Iker Casillas in the stands, supporting a fellow Madridista. When you are a Madridista, you are a Madridista for life.
Founded in 1902, its supporters range from the very young to the not so young. Its former captain, Raul has always been a Madridista and has said he will remain one even though he has moved to another club.
Being a Madridista is an honor because one knows that they are a part of something special.
Some other well known people who have professed their Madridismo are:
Russell Crowe
Marc Anthony
Placido Domingo
The Jonas Brothers
Alberto Contador
Rey Mysterio
Patrick Dempsey
These, along with countless others, as Usain Bolt put it so aptly, will always hold Real Madrid in their heart.