One of the most successful players in the sports’ history and arguably its finest ever on clay court, Nadal called time on his illustrious career following Spain’s Davis Cup defeat to the Netherlands.
The 38-year-old turned professional in 2001 and went on to win a remarkable 22 Grand Slam Men’s Singles titles.
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A record 14 of those came in the French Open, with Nadal’s 2022 triumph at Roland Garros proving to be his final major title.
It’s no secret that the tennis legend is also a skilled footballer, and he turned his attentions to a new sport when he was a special guest at the City Football Academy.
Stopping for photos with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji, Nadal received a warm welcome from the squad and plenty of congratulations on his incredible career on the court.
Check out some of the best images from the visit via the gallery below...
