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Tennis legend Nadal could have been top-level footballer, reveals Mourinho

The ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid believes the sporting prowess of the Spaniard would have allowed him to reach the upper echelons of a different game

Jose Mourinho has claimed tennis star Rafael Nadal could have enjoyed a top-level career in football.

Speaking on a visit to Wimbledon, the former Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter boss spoke of his admiration for one of tennis’s most successful ever players.

Eighteen-time Grand Slam winner Nadal has been hit by injury in recent years but has returned to the top of the game again, winning his 12th French Open title in June.