"Spanish LaLiga's stars turned out in force for the NFL matchup between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins at the Bernabéu Stadium on Sunday -- a milestone in NFL history, as it was the first time a regular-season game has been held in Spain."
"Before the game, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and former coach Zinedine Zidane met up -- alongside Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, and José Luis Martínez Almeida, the mayor of Madrid -- posed for photos, chatted, and exchanged a few warm gestures. Zidane was the NFL's guest of honor to toss the coin to start things off."
"Other current players who attended the game included Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann (who is a big fan of American sports) and Koke. Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger also made it. And so did former Madrid forward and now-Fenerbahce star Marco Asensio. There was also room for some former greats as Madrid legends Iker Casillas and Guti, both now retired, who also came along. And Casillas had the chance to catch up with Mexico legend Memo Ochoa."
Spanish LaLiga players and legends gathered at the Santiago Bernabéu for the Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins regular-season NFL game, the first such match held in Spain. Real Madrid transformed the stadium and showcased the venue ahead of kickoff. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and former coach Zinedine Zidane appeared alongside regional leaders; Zidane served as the NFL's guest of honor and tossed the opening coin. Attendees included current players Antoine Griezmann, Koke, and Antonio Rüdiger, and former stars Marco Asensio, Iker Casillas, and Guti. Casillas reunited with Mexico goalkeeper Memo Ochoa. The event blended football culture, club officials, and high-profile spectators.
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