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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rafael Nadal took Andy Murray's text for kindness, until he read between the lines
Image composite: File (AP) Even amid emotional goodbyes and standing ovations, Rafael Nadal couldn't resist sharing a laugh, at his own expense, thanks to Andy Murray 's perfectly timed banter. During a press conference at Roland-Garros following his farewell ceremony, Nadal opened up about a humorous message he received from Murray after his beloved Real Madrid suffered a painful Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal last month. "The day that Arsenal beat Real Madrid, when the match just finished, after one second, [Andy] text me a message,' Nadal said with a grin. 'He said, 'Hey Rafa, haven't spoken to you in a while. Just checking in to make sure you are okay.'' At first, Nadal thought the gesture was heartfelt. 'Honestly, [it] takes me like five seconds to realise what I was reading,' he said. 'At the beginning, I said, 'Okay, he's such a nice guy. He's asking about how I'm doing, family.'' But then it clicked. 'After five seconds, I said, 'This British sense of humour.'' He added with a smirk: 'By the way, I didn't text him back when PSG beat Arsenal.' A rivalry beyond the court Nadal, a lifelong Madridista who's even been tipped for a future leadership role at the club, was stung by Real Madrid's 5-1 aggregate loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals, a shock result made worse by the fact that Murray, now retired and a proud Gooner, was clearly paying attention. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Arsenal's 3-0 first-leg win at the Emirates featured two goals from Declan Rice and one from Mikel Merino. They followed that up with a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu, thanks to second-half goals by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Though Arsenal would later fall to PSG in the semifinals, Murray made sure to enjoy the moment, even if Nadal didn't quite return the favour when PSG sent the Gunners packing. One last dance at Roland-Garros Murray, along with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic , joined Nadal for a moving tribute at Roland-Garros, where the Spaniard was honoured for a legendary career that includes 14 French Open titles. Rafa Nadal, second right, poses with, from left, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Fighting back tears, Nadal reflected on his storied rivalries with his fellow tennis greats: 'They represent a very important part of my tennis career. We pushed each other to the limits… That kind of rivalry raised the numbers in tennis to the next level.' From rivals to friends Despite years of fierce battles on court, the camaraderie between Nadal and Murray is now more visible than ever. 'You don't know yet, Novak. Probably you know already, Andy. With Roger, we have talked about it a couple times,' Nadal said, referencing life after retirement. 'All the nerves, pressure, strange feelings when we see each other as rivals, it's completely different when you finish your career.' Even as he closes one chapter, Nadal clearly hasn't lost his spark, or his sense of humour, even when it comes at the cost of a footballing heartbreak. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
What did Andy Murray text Rafa Nadal after Arsenal's Madrid UCL thrashing? Spaniard reveals full message at Roland-Garros
Amidst his grand and emotional Roland-Garros farewell ceremony on Sunday, 14-time champion Rafael Nadal had the time to have a lively reunion with the other illustrious members of the Big Four – his long-time on-court rivals – Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. While the moment brought together the four greats of men's tennis this century, Nadal revealed an incident highlighting the snarky competitiveness that could get between them when it comes to other sports. Nadal revealed how Murray recently reconnected with him through messaging after the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Arsenal and Real Madrid. The 5-1 result across two legs would have elated the Arsenal supporter in Murray, who recently completed his six-month time as Djokovic's coach. A true-blue Madridista, Nadal revealed how Murray attempted a cheeky dig after the Gunners' triumph. It wasn't a dream ✨#RolandGarros — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2025 'My good friend Andy, we were not in touch for a while,' Nadal told reporters after his emotional French Open farewell ceremony at Roland-Garros. 'The day that Arsenal beat Real Madrid, when the match just finished, after one second, he text me a message, telling me, 'Hey, Rafa, haven't spoken to you in a while. Just checking in to make sure you are okay.' 'So honestly, [it] takes me like five seconds to realise what I was reading, because at the beginning, I said, 'Okay, he's such a nice guy. He's asking about how I'm doing, family.' 'After five seconds, I said, 'This British sense of humour.' By the way, I didn't text him back when PSG beat Arsenal.' Nadal said he was elated to catch up with Murray, Federer and Djokovic during the farewell ceremony. 'They represent a very important part of my tennis career, because in some way we pushed each other to the limits, as I said in my speech. And that's the truth,' Nadal said.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Luka Modric to end glittering Real Madrid career after Club World Cup
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has said that he will be leaving the club after the Club World Cup, thus bringing the curtains down on a career in which he has won nearly 30 trophies. This includes a record six Champions League trophies and four La Liga titles. Modric will say goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday where Real Madrid play their last home match of the season against Real Sociedad in the Spanish league. The Club World Cup is set to be played from June 14 to July 13 in the United States. 'The time has come. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end… On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu,' Modric wrote on Instagram. 'Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a football player and as a person. I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history. Although, after the Club World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Madridista.' Modric arrived at the club from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. While he was initially seen as a surprise buy, with some sections of the Madrid fanbase questioning the signing, Modric quickly established himself in the Real Madrid starting lineup as a reliable playmaker who also had an incredible work rate defensively. He was an integral part of the team that won the club their long-awaited 10th Champions League crown in his second season. When Zinedine Zidane took over as coach, Modric became the centre piece of the squad that won three Champions League titles in a row between 2015-16 to 2017-18. After his 2018 World Cup exploits when he guided Croatia to their first final, Modric won the Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world to break a 10-year duopoly between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 'I arrived in 2012 with the illusion of wearing the shirt of the best team in the world and with the ambition to do great things, but I couldn't imagine what came next,' he added. 'Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a footballer and as a person. Throughout these years I have experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations and magical nights at the Bernabeu… We have won everything and I have been very happy.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨Official: Olga Carmona leaves Real Madrid
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Olga Carmona says goodbye to Real Madrid as the player with the most appearances in the history of the women's team. Advertisement The club has officially announced that its captain has decided to end her time as a Madridista. Carmona arrived in 2020 at the age of 20 and, since then, played 186 matches and scored 28 goals. Her dedication and commitment made her a role model and an emblem of the club's project. With the Spanish national team, she was key in winning the 2023 World Cup, scoring the decisive goal in the final against England, and also won the Nations League in 2024. Real Madrid thanks her for her contribution and wishes her luck in her new chapter, which for now, remains unknown. 📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How and Where to Buy Tickets for Sevilla v Real Madrid
One of La Liga's great traditional fixtures, Real Madrid are faced with an always heated trip to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan as the temperature rises in May. BUY SEVILLA VS REAL MADRID TICKETS HERE In the penultimate game of the season, they face a Sevilla side enduring a torrid season, and one that could very well be fearing relegation at that point, and in desperate need of points on their own. Advertisement Real Madrid could be in a number of scenarios themselves, with almost all of their title hopes hinging on a win at Montjuic against Barcelona. If they can secure those three points, then Los Blancos will be desperate for a victory themselves, and a trip to Sevilla in that scenario is not exactly an easy ask. Similarly, even though Los Nervionenses have been poor this season, the prospect of ruining a Real Madrid title charge would certainly appeal to Joaquin Caparros, in their last chance to vindicate themselves in front of the home support. MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 09: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 09, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by) BUY SEVILLA VS REAL MADRID TICKETS HERE If Real Madrid cannot beat Barcelona, then the trip south will not be a pleasant one either. There is talk that Carlo Ancelotti could already be on his way if that is the case, and it may well be an interim manager in Santiago Solari trying to get Los Blancos right for the Club World Cup. At any rate, what is beyond doubt is that the ingredients are there for a highly entertaining clash. Where can you buy tickets to see Sevilla-Real Madrid? Those keen to take in the historic Sanchez Pizjuan on a warm night in the Seville sun have multiple options. At the time of writing, Sevilla still have some tickets available on their website, with prices starting at €160. If you're a Madridista, and keen to be part of the traveling group, then it is a case of contacting the club, although the away tickets are usually reserved for supporters' clubs, and club members. Advertisement BUY SEVILLA VS REAL MADRID TICKETS HERE Alternatively, you can head to a third-party website. Amongst the best options are who have tickets available on their website too. stand out for their customer service record (4.8 out of 5 on TrustPilot), and their dedicated customer service line. Other websites like or Viagogo, although neither provides a 150% money-back guarantee.
