Real Madrid Official Statement: Passing of Eduardo Fernández García

The father of Real Madrid’s vice president, Eduardo Fernandez de Blas, has passed away, Real Madrid announced in an official statement today.

Full statement:

Real Madrid C.F., its president and board of directors are deeply saddened by the passing of Eduardo Fernández García, the father of our vice-president Eduardo Fernández de Blas.

Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences, support and warm regards to his wife, María del Carmen; his children Carmen, Eduardo and Alberto; and his grandchildren, Olga, Carmen, Cristina, Alberto and Nacho; as well as his friends and loved ones. Eduardo Fernández García was Real Madrid’s 5,358th club member. On 3 November 2018, he was awarded our club’s gold pin by club president, Florentino Pérez, and honorary president, Paco Gento, after celebrating 50 years as a Real Madrid member. Eduardo Fernández García passed away today at the age of 95 after having devoted the majority of his life to his big passion, Real Madrid.