Amidst the cheers and triumph of Spain’s historic FIFA Women’s World Cup victory, the jubilation surpassed the soccer pitch and vibrated across the tennis community. The hearts of tennis stars like Rafael Nadal, Paula Badosa, Carlos Alcaraz, and even Garbiñe Muguruza swelled with pride, as they expressed their joy for Spain’s unforgettable achievement on the global stage.
In the wake of Spain’s first-ever women’s FIFA World Cup win, Rafael Nadal took to Instagram, sharing a noteworthy message with his followers. The former World No. 1 hailed the Spanish women’s team, “Vamos!!! Congratulations. Champions of the World!!!” In these words, Nadal expressed his exhilaration as a soccer fan overjoyed by the victory of his national women’s team ‘La Roja.’
Rafael Nadal celebrating the Women’s Spanish team’s victory at the World Cup 🇪🇸🎉 pic.twitter.com/QJboclhjHu
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) August 20, 2023
Rising tennis star, Paula Badosa used her Instagram story to communicate her jubilation, punctuating her message with a string of flexed biceps emojis. Her post reflected the shared joy of fans and athletes alike, as they celebrated Spain’s momentous triumph.
Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish world no. 1, celebrated his national women’s team’s victory in his own style. Taking to his X handle, he re-posted the ‘La Roja’ team holding the trophy and captioned it as, “The photo that we all wanted.” Alcaraz’s passionate words resonated with the sporting spirit of his country, a true marvel of sporting excellence.
📸 La foto que TODOS deseábamos.
⭐️ Repetimos: ¡¡𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗢!!#JugarLucharYGanar | #CampeonasDelMundo pic.twitter.com/jUE8RQlvkr
— Selección Española Femenina de Fútbol (@SEFutbolFem) August 20, 2023
Even the seasoned Grand Slam champion, Garbine Muguruza, joined the chorus of celebration. She posted pictures of herself watching the finals while sporting the official jersey of Spain’s women’s team, accompanied by the caption, “The best.” Muguruza’s gesture added her voice to the congratulations that poured from the tennis world.
These tennis players demonstrated that their support for Spain’s women’s team went beyond the boundaries of their respective sports. Through their heartfelt messages, they contributed to the resounding chorus of celebration that echoed across the sports world and showed how renowned athletes from one sport were admirers and followers of other sporting domains.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final that brought cheers to Spain
The FIFA Women’s World Cup finals saw Spain and England lock horns in a nerve-wracking contest at the Sydney Olympic Park in Australia. The match concluded with a scoreline of 1-0 in favor of Spain, marking a historical ‘victory for the Spanish team. Olga Carmona etched her name in the record books by scoring the decisive goal in the 29th minute, propelling her team ‘La Roja’ to their maiden Women’s World Cup title.
With this resounding triumph, Spain joined the ranks of elite nations that have clinched both men’s and women’s World Cup titles, a testament to their unwavering commitment and exceptional prowess in the world of sports.
Many prominent tennis stars have shown their affinity for soccer. A prime example is Rafael Nadal, often spotted at the Santiago Bernabeu, fervently backing Real Madrid. He is rumored to be the future President of the famed Spanish club. Roger Federer takes a different route, using social media to vocally proclaim his loyalty to FC Basel.
Meanwhile, Andy Murray proudly supports both the Premier League’s Arsenal and the Scotland national team. This harmonious interlinking of sports interests showcases the multifaceted nature and unwavering enthusiasm of these exceptional athletes. This delightful blend of sports fandom is truly fascinating!