Rafael Nadal, Iker Casillas, Neymar, Sergio Ramos and many other stars have paid tribute to Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta ahead of his final appearance for the Catalans at home to Real Sociedad on Sunday night.
A hugely important figure in Barcelona’s recent successes, at his peak Iniesta was one of the standout players in world football given his vision and exemplary technique. Iniesta has also enjoyed much success on the international stage, winning the World Cup and two European Championships with Spain.
I really hate it when Nadal is in this self destructive, insecure modus. Terrible to watch. He’s throwing away Rome and momentum going into RG.
Oh no! So much disruption, so Rafa should have got a first serve.
For sure Lorna. Rafa just has to break back
Rafa is not thinking. He played the last shot into Zverev’s hand.
Cmon!!!!!
Well each set has the same score. I hope Rafa can get this sorted in the final set as Sasha clearly has had a 2nd wind. Cmon Rafa – please win this
Returns often too short and so easy to be dispatched.
Cmon Rafa! Attack and get ur service games at least!!!
VAMOS
Too many silly errors from Rafa.Third set coming up. You have the advantage of serving first Rafa, so put the King of Tantrums in his place!
This isn’t looking good , I fear for the French open with Zverev, Thiem and now Novak
Come on Rafa. Don’t allow this guy to gain any more confidence.
Oh no a double break. Cmon Rafa
It’s just one break but 3 love sounds awful. Cmon Rafa
Oops! Rafa’s gone walkabout big time, but i’m sure he’ll pull it back.
Oh No! Come on Rafa. Now I’m going to spit my dummy out the pram👶
Lol
When you mess with the big boys Zverev , you get your fingers burnt lol
Stop scowling Sasha, stop slamming your racquets, stop pouting and get on with it – learn from the master – yes you’re playing Rafael Nadal – it was never going to he easy!!
Rafa is motoring…..
Wow wee! Raga is motoring. More of the same in the second set please!
Go Rafa go!!
Oh dear – another racquet slam from Sasha when he got to his chair – grow up kid – maybe he needs a dummy now
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Sorry Susie, I think Novak’s still chomping on it🚼
Oh very good Maria – lol
Order has been restored. Phew
Couldn’t be going any better , go on Rafa🇮🇹
Oh no – rafa been broken but its early days
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Good luck Rafa , you have this , make sure you pick up that trophy today and should Zverev he can stay in the naughty corner until he shows some respect and learns how to behave then he might deserve to win ( not against you of course,)
Show not should
If only Rafa could drink from the cup of youth and plays for decades – i dont have much hope for the next gen except maybe Dennis. I watched Sasha’s match last night and the way he was shouting and then smashed his racquet and just left it on the side without picking it up and just carried on playing was appalling – he came across like a self entitled spoilt brat. Doubt I’ll be supporting him when Rafa eventually retires. Hopefully Rafa can rip his nappy to shreds today!!
Love it Susie , well said , I wish the commentator’s wouldn’t keep giving him excuses because of his age ,maybe his dad should put him in line , only of course it’s his son who signs his pay cheque
Lol – very true but you still shouldnt let your son come across as an arse. Sebastian and Tony would never have accepted that from Rafa – at any age. Which is why Rafa is truly the greatest.
Rafa may your Spanish fellow countryman, have an awesome game,
and retirement too.
All the best for the final with Sasha.,
love and prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
Vamos Rafa <3