Ara Balears in English - Rafael Navidad

The language of Christmas

Antoni Riera — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:46:12 +0000

Yes. I also saw Rafa on Netflix. And I liked it. It's possible that for those who don't know me well, it might seem new that I've devoured this ‘reality from Manacor’ in two sittings. Both for sporting epicness and for gossip epicness, I couldn't miss it. The miniseries focuses on the last year of the Manacor tennis player's physical ordeal, while also taking the opportunity to review the ironclad poor health of the now ex-tennis player, a clear example of how elite sport pushes competitors' bodies to the limit.

Rafa Nadal Academy worker arrested for racket theft and sale scheme

S.V. — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:07:32 +0000

A Manacor Court of Instruction has been investigating three workers from theRafa Nadal Academy for months for their alleged involvement in a scheme of thefts and sales of sports equipment. The volume of stolen goods could exceed 6,000 euros and includes padel rackets intended as tournament prizes, rackets, including one signed by Rafa Nadal and considered exclusive.

Rafa Nadal Academy worker arrested for theft and racket selling scheme

S.V. — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:59:10 +0000

A Manacor court of investigation has been looking for months into three workers at the Rafa Nadal Academy for alleged involvement in a scheme of theft and sale of sports equipment. The volume of stolen goods could exceed 6,000 euros and includes padel rackets intended as tournament prizes, rackets, including one signed by Rafa Nadal and considered exclusive.

Rafael Nadal will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Polytechnic University of Madrid

ARA Balears — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:13:44 +0000

Manacor-born tennis player Rafael Nadal will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Polytechnic University of Madrid this Tuesday, the highest academic distinction granted by the institution. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Rectorate and will be presided over by Rector Óscar García Suárez.

Rafael Nadal will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Salamanca

ARA Balears — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:10:11 +0000

Rafael Nadal will receive an honorary doctorate on October 3. from the University of Salamanca in a solemn ceremony held in the Auditorium. The University of Salamanca's faculty approved this award on January 20th, in the same session that approved the recognition of French microbiologist, geneticist, and biochemist Emmanuelle Charpentier, who will receive it on October 24th, according to the academic institution.

Argentina says Rafael Nadal and Melià will open luxury hotels in the country.

ARA Balears — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:09:31 +0000

The Argentine government announced this Tuesday that former tennis player Rafael Nadal and the Melià hotel group will establish seven luxury hotels in the South American country. "Rafel Nadal is arriving in Argentina with a tourism venture: seven luxury hotels alongside Melià Hotels International," reported Daniel Scioli, Secretary of Tourism, Environment, and Sports in the Javier Milei administration.

Rafael Nadal and Mery Perelló's second child is born.

ARA Balears — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:15:57 +0000

Former tennis player Rafael Nadal and his wife, Mery Perelló, have had the following in a hospital in Palma: her second son, whose name is Miquel.

Nadal, Broncano, and Aitana, the islanders' favorites for cruising.

ARA Balears — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:57:20 +0000

Who would the citizens of the Balearic Islands share a cruise with if they could choose any famous historical figure? III X-ray of the Current Traveler: preferences and their relationship with cruises, Prepared by MSC Cruises, it shows a clear profile in the Islands: Rafael Nadal is the favorite by far. The former tennis player is far ahead of the rest with 25% of the mentions, followed by Broncano (16%) and Aitana (8%).