In what turned out to be the most commented moment of the evening, the legend of tennis Rafael Nadal Nadal and his wife Mery Perelló illuminated the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025, not only by their elegance and their grace, but also by a breathtaking family ad that left the audience. The couple, known for their fierce intimacy, arrived hand in hand: Mery, radiant in a fluid white dress delicately revealing her round belly, while Nadal, effortlessly dashing in a tailor -made tuxedo, wore the pace of a man quietly savoring the most beautiful things in life.

While the photographers jostled and the journalists jostled questions, it immediately became obvious that it was not a simple appearance of celebrity. It was a highlight. For a couple who had spent decades away from the spotlight, Nadal and Mery chose the international scene of Laureus Awards to share a secret hitherto kept as close as possible to those around them: not only MERY is waiting for their second child, but the couple is also engaged in a deeply personal process to enlarge their family, an approach that has even amazed the most informed observers.

During a touching interview behind the scenes, Nadal confirmed what had been speculated for a long time but never approached: “We are waiting again for a child, yes. But this time, it’s a little different. We also prepare to adopt. Silence has settled for a moment, while the scope of his words is soaked. “Mery and I believe that this is the right time, not only to enlarge our family biologically, but also to open our hearts and our home to a child who needs love of love just as much,” he continued in a soft voice of emotion but firm of conviction.

The revelation was greeted by a thunderous applause on the part of the participants, including other legends of sport and personalities from the spectacle world. The cameras captured the moving reactions of the guests while the couple shared more details: they worked discreetly with international adoption agencies and had already found a little girl from South America. Nadal, who has defended disadvantaged children for years through his foundation, underlined the personal nature of this decision. “It’s not charity,” he said. “It’s a family issue. It’s love. This is our future. »»

Their announcement brought a wave of heat and humanity to this evening usually reserved for trophies and speeches. Social networks immediately ignited admiration, fans around the world praising the couple for their humility and their hearts. In a few minutes, “Nadal Family Surprise” has become popular on Twitter and Instagram, with millions of users publishing messages of love and support. History quickly became viral, not only as a sports cuff, but also as a powerful testimony to the beauty of giving and receiving love in all its forms.

Nadal’s thank you later in the evening, where he received the Laureus award for the return of the year, was the highlighting point of the evening. Under the eyes of Mery, tears in his eyes, he spoke with frankly difficulties linked to wounds, the journey towards form and the way in which imminent – organic and adoptive paternity – had transformed his vision of things. “Sport teaches us to fight, fall and get up,” he said. “But the family teaches us why we do it. Why we get up. Why we persevere. »»

In a world often overwhelmed by controversies and divisions, the Nadal family’s announcement was a puff of collective fresh air. She reminded everyone that, even in the midst of a world famous and professional triumphs, the most significant victories often occur far from the cameras – in moments of compassion, in the private choices of welcoming others as well as her family.

While the evening was coming to an end, there were many who noticed that, if several stars had walked the Laureus red carpet, only one couple had truly stolen the show. Rafael Nadal and Mery Perelló did not only radiate an excitement, they radiated with determination. Their surprise revelation was not limited to the arrival of a child; It was a celebration of hope, unity and expanding family definition.

In a world where the spotlights are so often turned on the scandal or the show, the sweet power of their message has left an imprint that no reward could match. When they leave the room, under a concert of vows and applause, one could not help thinking that this evening – and this family – would remain engraved in the memories well after the trophies took the dust. It was not just a moment of history of sport. It was a moment of humanity, shared with the whole world.