Rafael Nadal shares emotional history: a prophecy before Diogo Jota’s accident

This Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11:17 a.m. local time in Vietnam, the sports world has achieved moving news. Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis star, surprisingly sent a condolence message to the family of the late footballer Diogo Jota. This message contains a story that touches the hearts of people worldwide and leaves them linguistically. In an emotional statement accompanied by tears, Nadal revealed details of a phone call that took place just ten minutes before the tragic accident that ended Jota’s life. “He called me and said to me ten minutes before the accident …”, Nadal began before his voice broke and described a conversation that looked like an uncanny premonition.

Diogo Jota, the talented Portuguese striker, was known for his extraordinary achievements on the pitch and his close friendship with many sports greats, including Nadal. The two had established a special connection that went beyond sport. According to Nadal, Jota told him about his plans for the future in this last call, spoke about his family and expressed a strange concern about his fate. “He told me that he had a strange feeling as if something was going to be big. I tried to calm him down, but now I wonder if he felt it,” said Nadal in a trembling voice. These words triggered goosebumps for everyone who heard the news and triggered a wave of the emotions.

The reactions to Nadal’s revelation were overwhelming. Fans and colleagues of the sport expressed their sympathy and shared their own memories of Jota. Numerous contributions are circulating on social media that celebrate the friendship between Nadal and Jota and illustrate the depth of grief for the loss of the young footballer. Many consider the phone call to be a fateful moment that underlines the transience of life. “It is as if he had said goodbye to us,” wrote a fan on X, while another added: “Nadal moved us all deeply with this story.”

Nadal, who is known for his emotional strength, showed a vulnerable side at this moment that underlines its humanity. He emphasized how important Jota was for him, not only as a athlete, but as a friend. “He was someone who always smiled and inspired others. This call will stay in my heart forever,” he said. The Jota family thanked Nadal for his words and the support in this difficult time, emphasizing how much his gesture provides them.

This incident has not only made the sports world, but also the general public to think about the importance of friendship and support. The tragic death of Jota, combined with Nadal’s emotional story, has left a lasting impression. While the investigations on the accident continue, the story of a last call is remembered as a symbol of the connection between two extraordinary personalities. It is a moment that shows the power of sport beyond the field and combines the hearts of people worldwide.