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Can Rafa help end Man City's terrible run?! Tennis legend Nadal pays visit to Pep Guardiola's struggling squad

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<p>The 38-year-old tennis star brought a moment of joy to the Premier League champions during a challenging period on the pitch. During his time at the training ground, Nadal was greeted enthusiastically by manager Pep Guardiola and star players, including Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, and Manuel Akanji. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Nadal is known for his remarkable achievements on the court which include 22 Grand Slam Men’s Singles titles, with a record 14 victories at the French Open. The tennis icon then posed for photographs and spent time interacting with the team, offering inspiration during a tough period for the reigning Premier League champions. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">👋 <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> <a href="https://t.co/7b6gUmIi8U">pic.twitter.com/7b6gUmIi8U</a></p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1861847462492913931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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THE VISIT IN PICTURES

<p>Guardiola’s side is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodri-man-city-ballon-d-or-winner-acl-injury-enforced-absence/blt5676602182cd16bc" target="_blank">enduring a six-game winless streak</a>, an unprecedented low under the Spaniard’s management. The team has faced defeats against Tottenham Hotspur twice, Bournemouth, Sporting CP, and Brighton. Their Champions League match against Feyenoord ended in a frustrating 3-3 draw, despite City initially leading by three goals. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>City are gearing up to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ilkay-gundogan-man-city-fighting-their-lives-premier-league-title-race-showdown-liverpool/blt709b051023ba5978" target="_blank">face Liverpool at Anfield</a> this weekend. A loss to Arne Slot's men would see Guardiola’s side fall 11 points behind the league leaders, a gap that could prove insurmountable in the title race. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

Can Rafa help end Man City's terrible run?! Tennis legend Nadal pays visit to Pep Guardiola's struggling squad | Goal.com

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal dropped in to pay a visit to Manchester City stars at the City Football Academy.

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