Leo Messi pays respect to Rafael Nadal – Photo: / Getty Images
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal will soon return to action after a long injury break. Shortly before his comeback, the 37-year-old was given a special gift by Lionel Messi (36).
Monday December 18th marked the anniversary of the World Cup final in Qatar, which Argentina won on penalties against France. Lionel Messi played the tournament of his life and was able to achieve his long-awaited World Cup title.
Lionel Messi gives Nadal a gift
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the World Cup triumph, captain Lionel Messi sent tennis player Rafa Nadal a signed Argentina jersey with a personal dedication. The Spaniard is one of the absolute legends of tennis and is about to return to tournament action after a long injury break.
Jersey already in the museum
“For Rafa, with a lot of affection and admiration,” reads the dedication on the Argentine world star’s jersey, which is already in the museum of the Rafa Nadal Academy along with Cristiano Ronaldo’s (38) shoes and a ball signed by several legends Mallorca is located.
Lionel Messi in the jersey of his new club Inter Miami – Photo: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com
Nadal is actually a Real Madrid fan
Curiously, Rafael Nadal is actually an ardent supporter of Real Madrid and therefore the arch-rival of the club where Lionel Messi became a legend. The mutual admiration for the sporting achievements achieved is still immense.
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2023-12-23 11:08:41
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