Madrid, Jan 3 (IANS): Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Thursday stressed that the hunger for success is one of the distinguished characteristics of the Spanish giants.

Perez made these remarks at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium during the presentation of a book titled: "Real Madrid, the best in the world" by writer and journalist Antonio Papell, reports Efe news.

"The book resumes 116 years of history shared by millions of Madrid fans around the world, including tough moments and others of responsibility because Real Madrid is a universal emotion that joins the people together," Perez said.

"This book represents what we are and represents this emblem through testimonies and reflections that help understand Real Madrid better. It is a review of the trajectory of a club which is a football legend," Perez said, highlighting: "the responsibility that being a Madrid fan imply."

"We are never satisfied; the ambition of winning and the desire for self-improvement will mark our destiny, because it is the DNA of an eternal legend," he added.