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Coach Jose Mourinho appreciates Rafael Nadal’s soccer ability

Coach Jose Mourinho once revealed that Rafael Nadal will become a player football excellent if you’re not into tennis.

Former coach of Real MadridJose Mourinho used to work with his uncle Rafael NadalMr. Toni Nadal in Barcelona in the 1990s. At that time, Mourinho worked as a translator before becoming an assistant coach at the Nou Camp under Sir Bobby Robson and Louis van Gaal.

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Jose Mourinho praises Nadal’s ability to kick the ball

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Present, Mourinho currently the head coach of AS Roma. But he is still a fan of tennis. Many times, fans see the 59-year-old strategist appear in the audience at major tournaments like Wimbledon or the US Open.

When asked about Nadal, “A special person” “I’m happy to see Nadal play tennis, but he can also be a great football player,” said. Nadal’s uncle was my player at Barcelona in 1996. I know that Rafa can play football and is very good. With his physical, mental and skills, Nadal is not inferior to any football player.”

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Nadal beats Djokovic in French Open quarter-finals

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At this year’s French Open, although not as highly regarded as “great rival” Novak Djokovic, in the quarterfinals, Nadal gave both world see why he is called the “King of Clay”.

With a strong spirit of determination and a strong mentality, Nadal still excelled in knocking down the world No. 1 player and the defending champion of the tournament with a score of 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Claim it back debt before Nole, the road to the 14th Roland Garros title and 22nd Grand Slam of Nadal’s career was wide open. In the semifinals, Nadal’s opponent is third seed Alexander Zverev.

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