Recognized international sports figures such as former soccer players David Beckham, Raúl González, Iker Casillas and Andrés Iniestatennis players like the Serbian Novak Djokovic, Juan Martin del Potro and Roger Federer or golfers like Sergio García joined in the emotional farewell of Rafa Nadal being the protagonists of a video as a tribute that was projected on the central screens of the Martín Carpena in Málaga.
“Thank you for making us excited and giving us so much joy”said Casillasa message that was joined by other footballers such as Rodri Hernández, Beckham, Andrés Iniesta and Raúl González, who He described him as “the best athlete in history with values that inspired” his career.
“Rafa, I want to send you my love, hugs and congratulations on your amazing career. Thank you for the incredible moments and memories you left us and for everything you did to inspire young people from all over the world. I wish you the best in your retirement. Now we will be able to enjoy our beloved Real Madrid’s games together,” he commented. Beckham.
The Serbian Novak Djokovic, rival on the courts, highlighted the “tenacity and incredible energy as a source of inspiration”like Juan Martín del Potro, Serena Williams or Conchita Martínez, another illustrious Spanish tennis player, who highlighted the qualities of the Balearic player.
The golfer Sergio García also wanted to say goodbye to Rafa Nadal, who, excitedly, witnessed the emotional tribute that the Spanish fans gave him on the Martín Carpena court.
On social networks other great people also said goodbye to the legendary tennis player.
“There will be many more Davis, there is only one Rafa. Thanks to you I have become a professional tennis player. It has been fortunate to be able to live your career as a child for whom you were an idol and then as a teammate more,” he mentioned Carlos Alcaraz.
“It always excited me. When one of these athletes who marks your life retires, you stay a little… what will it be like now without him?“said the Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso.
Even an advertisement signed by LaLiga of Spain, in which the career and legacy of the tennis player is recognized in a very particular way.
“If one day you are born again, I hope you become a footballer. Thanks, Rafa”, it read.
*With information from EFE.
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