Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal was recently spotted enjoying a heartwarming moment with his little fans. Nadal recently went to cheer for his hometown club RCD Mallorca, while the team was playing against Girona FC at the Copa del Rey tournament. No RCD Mallorca brought a great victory over Girona and Nadal was spotted having a great mood after the result. However, what surprised fans was this Spanish legend’s adorable moments with his little fans.
Now Nadal has been always vocal about his love for RCD Mallorca. Not to forget that he played football alongside tennis till the age of twelve. However, this Spaniard legend’s gesture with fans truly stole his fans’ hearts.
Rafael Nadal was spotted having an adorable moment with fans after attending the RCD Mallorca match
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A Rafael Nadal fan shared a clip on their X (formerly Twitter) where fans spotted Nadal meeting his little fans with so much patience and love. Rafa was driving his car on his way back home after the match when the little crowd surrounded him. One fan was also spotted holding his cheeks in amazement. Fans not only asked for autographs but wholeheartedly chanted “te queiro” for their beloved tennis star. Sharing this clip, this source added- “Rafa all smile to make all these young fans happy.”
Rafa all smile to make all these young fans happy 😃 pic.twitter.com/je3DlnRZdj
— rafael_nadal_by_hippo (@rnbyhippo22) January 24, 2024
Previously when Rafael Nadal shared the news of becoming the Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation’s new brand ambassador, he received a lot of backlash. Many of his fans termed him money-minded. However, after this clip, they are convinced that their favorite icon hasn’t changed a bit.
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His poise and gentle attitude towards kids are a reminder that Nadal is a true legend in tennis. The way kids poured their hearts out in expressing love for this Spaniard maestro, it felt that people were still awestruck by his personality.
Apart from his fans, even Rafael Nadal’s favorite soccer club RCD Mallorca holds a special position for Nadal in their hearts. This club paid a great tribute to Nadal by establishing a large mural of the tennis star at Mallorca’s entrance last year. Nadal was also present at the ceremony of unveiling the statue. Following that RCD Mallorca is Nadal’s favorite soccer club, their gesture surely meant a lot to the tennis star.
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Rafael Nadal’s recent interaction with his little fans melted the hearts of the whole tennis fraternity. Whether he plays any more Grand Slams or not, Nadal will always be an idol for many out there.
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