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Archive photograph, for illustration. Rafael Nadal during practice at the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club in London.

Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board

Archive photograph, for illustration. Rafael Nadal during practice at the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club in London. · 2015 · Diliff · CC BY 3.0
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Rafael Nadal has joined Real Madrid’s board, the club announced. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was already an honorary member.

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Rafael Nadal has joined the board of Real Madrid, the club announced, adding one of Spain’s best-known sporting figures to its leadership. Nadal was already an honorary member of the football club.

Real Madrid said it was “an enormous honour” for the club and its community to welcome a figure of Nadal’s stature, describing him as an icon of Spanish and world sport.

The 40-year-old retired from tennis in 2024 after a career affected by injuries. He won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 French Open crowns at Roland-Garros.

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