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Real Madrid Appoints Rafael Nadal to Board of Directors

Real Madrid Appoints Rafael Nadal to Board of Directors
World Sports · 03:42:08 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Real Madrid has announced that tennis legend Rafael Nadal will join the club's board of directors. The appointment was confirmed on November 4, 2026.

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, becomes one of the most high-profile athletes to hold a governance role at a major football club. The move underscores the growing crossover between tennis and football at the institutional level.

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