Luxurious visit at Santiago Bernabeu: Nadal meets with Real Madrid President Florentino Perez to witness team's victory
OtherMonday, 18 September 2023 at 20:00
Rafael
Nadal met with Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, to watch the
team at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The
22-times Grand Slam champion is always welcomed with open arms at "La Casa
Blanca," this time supporting his favorite football club, Real Madrid, as
they played a league match against Real Sociedad on Sunday, September 17.
The home
team secured a 2-1 victory, with goals from Valverde and Joselu, maintaining
their position as absolute leaders in the league.
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Among the
spectators, Nadal watched the match alongside Florentino Pérez, the president
of the football club, who will soon be stepping down from his position. In
fact, there has been recent speculation that the former world No. 1 could
become the new leader of Real Madrid.
The club's
leadership is hoping that the new president will have "more representative
character than executive," and Nadal's status as a sports legend and a
passionate supporter of the club would be a perfect fit for the role.
This
consideration is even more relevant given Nadal's impending retirement, as he
has not returned to the tennis courts. However, he has suggested that he might
return by the end of 2023 or in 2024, with the goal of retiring at his favorite
tournaments.
The recent
elimination of Spain in the Davis Cup group stage could pose a problem for
Nadal's return, as there was speculation that he might come back for the Davis
Cup finals, but that ultimately will not happen.
"I'm
not going to set a return date. When I am ready, I'll try to be there. The
Davis Cup, at the end of the year, can be an objective," he said in a
media interaction a few months ago.
The Spanish
Davis Cup team had a disappointing exit, losing to the Czech Republic and
Serbia and lamenting the absence of the world No. 2, Carlos Alcaraz, who
decided to take a break after exhausting weeks in the hardcourt swing.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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