{
  "id": 18124618,
  "title": "Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board of directors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/rafael-nadal-joins-real-madrid-board-of-directors",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T12:33:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/rafael-nadal-joins-real-madrid-board-of-directors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tennis icon Rafael Nadal has been appointed to the board of directors at Real Madrid, the Spanish football powerhouse. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, renowned for his exceptional talent, relentless drive, and humility, joins the club as a valued member. Nadal described his new role as a source of immense pride, highlighting the values Real Madrid embodies and how he has embodied them throughout his illustrious career.\n\nHis appointment comes amid controversy for Real Madrid, which has been embroiled in a dispute with China following Kylian Mbappe's controversial meme comparing him to Mao Zedong. Despite this, Real Madrid's board has decided to ratify Nadal's appointment.\n\nNadal, who has won 92 individual titles, including two Olympic gold medals and 22 Grand Slams, has expressed his excitement about the proposal. He has pledged to learn and contribute his best to the club. Real Madrid, a member-owned club with around 100,000 members, has been a dominant force in football, often considered the most valuable football club in the world.",
  "summary": "Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has joined the board of directors at LaLiga giants Real Madrid. The 22-time Grand Slam-winning Spaniard already serves as an honorary member of the club and his new position on the board has been described as a “great source of pride” for Real Madrid. “His figure represents much more than his [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}