Six years ago, when Rafael Nadal had just finished the wedding with his longtime partner Maria Francisca Perelló, the two had a peaceful trip in the countryside of Mallorca – where the navel burial of the legendary player. While walking through the small coastal villages, Nadal happened to see two orphans, thin, ragged clothes, lost eyes in the harsh life. Not noisy, no camera or reporter, Nadal did one thing that few people know: he silently brought those two boys to care and nurturing like his biological son.

No one in the media knows anything about that noble action. For many years, Nadal has never mentioned it. People only see a nadal hard on the tennis court, resilient in every shot, and always humble in real life. But behind that glory, is a person with a warm heart, ready to silently change the life of unfortunate children.

The two boys are now adult. A person who becomes a sports coach for disadvantaged children, the other pursuing the medical industry, specializing in helping the community in remote areas. They not only live well, but also spread the love that Nadal has sown in them.

On Nadal’s 39th birthday, the two boys suddenly appeared at the Rafa Nadal Academy Tennis Academy. They bring a special gift – not material, but a self -made video, record their journey from the early days of Nadal to stand up to stand on their own feet. In the video, they moved:“Without you, there was no us today. You are not only a sports legend, but also the second father in our life.”

Gift baskets

Nadal – the man always kept his toughness, for the first time he could not hold back his tears. He hugged two adopted boys in the choked applause of the witnesses. It is not only a touching moment, but also a testament to the truth: love, though silently, can still create extraordinary miracles.

Nadal’s actions not only make fans admire his talent, but also love a kind heart – something that not every player has in today’s sports world.