Rafael Nadal isn’t just a retired tennis player; he’s basically a national treasure and a local hero. He’s also somehow still the center of every sports conversation, even a year after the 22-time Grand Slam champion hung up his racket in 2024. He’s still winning and making headlines – just off the court now.

This time, Nadal got a unique honor from his hometown football club, RCD Mallorca. On November 29, the club presented him with a brand-new award called the Dimoni d’Honor, an award meant for Mallorcans whose achievements and values leave a lasting imprint.

The award ceremony took place during RCD Mallorca’s La Liga game against CA Osasuna at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. The club even declared Nadal “the greatest Spanish athlete of all time.”

A video shared by Mallorca on Instagram s

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