'Real' retreat
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A handout computer generated image released by the Real Madrid shows the project of Real Madrid Resort Island located on the artificial island of Al Marjan in United Arab Emirates. AFP Photo/Real Madrid
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The Real Madrid Sports Resort is due to open in January 2015. AFP Photo/Real Madrid
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The 430,000-square metre leisure facility is expected to attract around one million visitors in 2015. AFP Photo/Real Madrid
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A presentation by the club showed plans for sports facilities, a marina, luxury hotels and villas, an amusement park, a club museum and a 10,000-seat stadium with one side open to the sea. AFP Photo/Real Madrid
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Real Madrid Resort Island is a $1 billion venture with the RAK Marjan Island Football Investment Fund and the government of United Arab Emirates, developed under the club's brand. AFP Photo/Real Madrid
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A handout computer generated image released by the Real Madrid shows the project of Real Madrid Resort Island located on the artificial island of Al Marjan in United Arab Emirates. AFP Photo/Real Madrid
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Former French football player Zinedine Zidane (L) poses next to Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema during the presentation of the Real Madrid Sport Resort at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. AFP Photo/Javier Soriano
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez speaks during the presentation of the Real Madrid Sport Resort at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. AFP Photo/Javier Soriano
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Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema (L) and defender Sergio Ramos (R) pose during the presentation of Real Madrid Sport Resort at Santiago Bernabey stadium in Madrid. AFP Photo/Javier Soriano
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