Rafael Nadal was dubbed the ‘Lionel Messi’ of the Spanish Davis Cup team by Carlos Moya owing to his team performances

Moya made a legendary comparison between Nadal and Messi.

Rafael Nadal was dubbed the ‘Lionel Messi’ of the Spanish Davis Cup team by Carlos Moya owing to his team performances

Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi (Image via The Japan Times and Los Angeles Times)

Comparisons are often said to be unnecessary. However, there are a few exceptions to the comparisons that really make complete sense. Spanish pro Carlos Moya made a legendary comparison a few years ago between Spanish Legend Rafael Nadal and Barcelona great Lionel Messi. This comparison was loved by all sports fans.

It was during the Davis Cup encounter in 2018 between Spain and Germany. Nadal was returning from a break and was the best player in the world. Moya was so confident in the Spaniard’s skills that he gave this statement confidently. “You almost have the guarantee that he will win his two singles (matches), which helps his teammates to be free. I would compare it with (Leo) Messi in Barcelona.”

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The two greats were compared by Moya, and he clearly said that one is super confident in their skills. He called both players Trump cards that guarantee wins. For Spain in that Davis Cup, this is exactly what happened. Nadal gave them those crucial wins and boosted their chances. Moya has been a long-term coach for Rafael Nadal, and both Spaniards share a great relationship.

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Nadal once showed interest in becoming Real Madrid’s president

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Rafael Nadal playing football (Image via Real Madrid)

Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has a football history in his family. His uncle, Miguel, represented FC Barcelona. He himself is massive in football and plays really well. He once showed great interest in becoming the president of his favorite team. Nadal is a die-hard Real Madrid fan. There were offers that he become president of a famous football club.

On this, the Spaniard had this to say, “If you ask me if I would like it, of course, I would, why not? But there is more to it… I think it will not be. We are very good as we are. We have a great president right now, and I don’t think Real Madrid need me, but we never know what can happen in the future. It is not something I can raise today.”

President Florentino Perez also said that he would be glad if Nadal gets to become the next president of the club.

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