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After Mallorca vs. Real Madrid match, football star Kylian Mbappé presented tennis legend Rafael Nadal with a special gift. The encounter between these two world-renowned athletes created an iconic moment for sports fans.
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REAL MADRID NEWSVideo: Real Madrid ace gifted Rafael Nadal his match jersey after Mallorca disappointmentPublished 23 hours ago on August 19, 2024By Swapnil
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Real Madrid’s recent trip to Mallorca ended in disappointment as they dropped two crucial points, settling for a draw in what was Kylian Mbappe’s La Liga debut.
The French star, who had been eagerly anticipated by fans and pundits alike, was unable to find the back of the net, leaving the Son Moix stadium without the goal that many had expected.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that left Real Madrid frustrated and Mbappe without the celebration of a debut goal.
A meeting of sporting icons
Adding to the Frenchman’s disappointment, Mbappe also left the stadium without his match shirt—a gesture that highlighted the presence of an unexpected guest.
Among the spectators at the Son Moix was none other than tennis legend Rafa Nadal, a known die-hard Real Madrid supporter.
Nadal, who had been closely following the action from the stands, made his way to the changing room tunnel after the final whistle to greet the former PSG star.
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Real Madrid’s recent trip to Mallorca ended in disappointment as they dropped two crucial points, settling for a draw in what was Kylian Mbappe’s La Liga debut.
The French star, who had been eagerly anticipated by fans and pundits alike, was unable to find the back of the net, leaving the Son Moix stadium without the goal that many had expected.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that left Real Madrid frustrated and Mbappe without the celebration of a debut goal.
A meeting of sporting icons
Adding to the Frenchman’s disappointment, Mbappe also left the stadium without his match shirt—a gesture that highlighted the presence of an unexpected guest.
Among the spectators at the Son Moix was none other than tennis legend Rafa Nadal, a known die-hard Real Madrid supporter.
Nadal, who had been closely following the action from the stands, made his way to the changing room tunnel after the final whistle to greet the former PSG star.
What followed was a warm exchange between two of the biggest names in sports. After a heartfelt embrace, Mbappe reached into his backpack and pulled out the shirt he had worn during the match, offering it as a gift to the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
Nadal, who seemed genuinely touched by the gesture, accepted the shirt with a smile, marking the moment as a special one between two iconic athletes.
The two shared another hug before Mbappe made his way to the exit to join his teammates.
Meanwhile, Nadal expressed his thoughts to the media following the 1-1 draw. The tennis icon, clearly pleased with the performance of his beloved Real Madrid, praised Mallorca for their efforts.
“Mallorca played a very complete match. I’m happy with the result,” he said while acknowledging the strength of the opposing team.
