As the great majority of Spanish people, yesterday Rafa lived with huge intensity and emotion the memorable victory of the Spanish football team against Germany, which put them in the first-ever World Cup final. Rafa watched the match at home with his family, and, once the match finished, he went out to celebrate the triumph with the rest of the people.
It is well known that Rafa is very keen on football and that he has many friends in the Spanish Team. While he was in London, he kept in touch with them through SMS, messenger, even through media. Rafa sent them support messages and Vicente del Bosque congratulated Nadal on winning his second Wimbledon title.
We usually see football players in boxes when Rafa is playing. But this time their roles will be changed. Rafa Nadal will announce today that he will be in South Africa next Sunday supporting the Spanish team.
¡Vamos Selección!
¡Vamos Rafa!
Nadal: "I cried like a baby"
"We have to celebrate a whole year, because this is unbelievable. It is very difficult to repeat this," said the Balearic tennis.
Rafael Nadal had a smile from ear to ear after winning the title. Top seed Nadal was wearing a scarf and a Spanish flag and had their faces painted in national colors. "I cried like a child," said the champion of Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Nadal, who before the game showed his excitement by the fact attend the final World Cup live, explained his feelings. "We have to celebrate a whole year, because this is unbelievable. It is very difficult to repeat this," said the Balearic tennis.
Nadal is confident that the whole of Spain "will be crazy. Imagine, I was watching the semifinals and in Mallorca and I felt amazing. The whole country must be very proud."
Rafa in his full Espana Fan gear!
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Yet again another update!
VIDEO with Plus +
Rafa Parties with La Roja!!!
courtesy of mtf, as.com,
also the Empire State Building in NYC honors Spain
VIDEO with Plus +
Rafa Parties with La Roja!!!
courtesy of mtf, as.com,
also the Empire State Building in NYC honors Spain
Via: DickinsonTimes
Rafa Nadal in Mandela Square ready to party http://tweetphoto.com/32078418
thnx to @lonelyangeltoo for sending me the vid! ;)
Tennis star, Rafael Nadal, causes storm in Livingstone
By Edwin Mbulo in Livingstone
Sun 11 July 2010, 05:20 CAT [2104 Reads, 0 Comment(s)]
WORLD number one men’s tennis player Rafael Nadal of Spain yesterday caused a storm at the Royal Livingstone Hotel where he was lodged when a group of Spanish tourists burst into chants of “Espania!” ahead of todayís World Cup final in South Africa.
This year’s Wimbledon men’s champion was in Livingstone on his way to South Africa to watch tonight’s World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City.
When approached for a comment, Nadal who was mobbed by Sun International members of staff jostling to take pictures with him said he would talk to the press later after sampling the tourism potential of Livingstone.
“I will talk to you later, as at now I’m rushing for a helicopter flight,” Nadal said.
According to a Sun International member of staff who chose to speak on condition of anonymity, Nadal was in Livingstone to sample the tourism spots of the country before proceeding to South Africa.
“He is here for tourism purposes and he is scheduled to go on a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls this morning and later visit the falls on foot before going on a boat cruise on the Africa Queen,” the source stated.
Rafa updates his Facebook status & confirms his trip to South Africa to attend the World Cup Final!
Rafael Nadal Que grande España!!!! El domingo voy a ver la final y a animar al equipo a Sudafrica!!!!! No me lo puedo perder y a animarles en persona!!!
Great Spain! I will be on Sunday in the final in SouthAfrica!!!! Can't miss that one and want to support them live!!
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Nadal: "I will help Real Mallorca in everyway I can"
Rafael Nadal has been excited about the new stage has opened Real Mallorca, and from which he part with a shareholding. The world number one said that help in "everything possible" the club's red and has expressed his great confidence in the egg coach, Michael Laudrup, who likes its professionalism and its image.
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Some more footage of the Real Mallorca story
Another Video here
news from the Official ..
July 08.2010, Mallorca - Spain
COME ON SPAIN! RAFA WILL BE IN SOUTH AFRICA
July 08.2010, Mallorca - Spain
