Rafael Nadal to join board of football club Real Madrid
Published 3h ago · Latest report 2h ago
Affects Spain · Covered in 2 countries
Tennis great Rafael Nadal is joining the board of directors at Real Madrid.
Tennis star Rafael Nadal is preparing to join the board of directors at Spanish football club Real Madrid. The former world number one sportsman will work alongside club president Florentino Perez. The appointment brings one of Spain's most celebrated athletes into a formal leadership role with the football powerhouse.
- The appointmentRafael Nadal will serve on the board of directors for the Spanish football giants.
- The connectionThe tennis champion has long been a vocal supporter of the Madrid-based football club.
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Why it matters
Joining a major football club board is a rare transition for a retired or active athlete from another sport, blending high-profile athletic success with corporate sports governance. Real Madrid remains one of the wealthiest and most influential football institutions in the world.
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Rafael Nadal is set to take up a position on the board of directors at Real Madrid.
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- The IndependentAfter summaryTennis legend Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board2h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportNadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors3h ago · open ↗
- CNANadal lined up to join Perez on Real Madrid board3h ago · open ↗
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