Jose Mourinho had high praise for Rafael Nadal's footballing abilities as he enjoyed a day out at Wimbledon on Thursday.
The Manchester United manager looked in good spirits as he made the most of a sunny day in SW19, the likes of Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Nadal all in action.
And he had some interesting words to say about the latter as he found time to chat to a representative from the ATP.
Asked about Nadal's tennis achievements, Mourinho said: 'He is incredible.
'I am happy he didn't, but I think he could also have been a fantastic football player.
'His uncle was my player in Barcelona in 1996. I know that Rafa can play football, and well.
'So he could have played with his physicality, mentality, and his skill, too. He could be. Thank you so much he wasn't. Because in tennis he is what he is.'
Nadal's uncle Miguel Angel played more than 200 games for Barcelona between 1991 and 1999 as well as making 62 appearances for Spain.
Mourinho, who was also seen with British tennis player Marcus Willis earlier in the day, was sacked by United in December, midway through his third season at the club.
The 56-year-old has been in no rush to find a new job, doing plenty of punditry work in the time since.
shivamsuryavanshi
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mourinho I love you
marry him
Mushotsiemile
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mourinho I love you
Kupdeis
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what type of weed does mourinho smoke
He is right
haleepher_jnr
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He means fantastic defender 🙃😂
haleepher_jnr
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He meant fantastic defender 😂
Faithofking
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No club wants to employ him because negative style of football, boring coach.
AWright85
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what type of weed does mourinho smoke
bush
MumbaRk
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what type of weed does mourinho smoke
rezacmnoty
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Love Jose and I know he will be back to give haters an heart attack
Bapnopru
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😂😂😂😂
GeorgeGeorge32
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cool
VAMOSREAL
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No doubt, Mourinho sees him as a defender to help park his buses.
Sorry to say this but mourinho is far better than Zidane just watch 2012 games
MaireBurns000
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Mourinho again...the only one who heaps praise and will be the first to condemn🤣😂
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Barkalonapessi
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Thank god.He didn't said Bale would be a better footballer than golfer.
work on your english
Barkalonapessi
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bale was a fantastic footballer, hope he gains his form back and shuts all of your mouths. He's Madrid legend.
this comment is for guy who said about bale, but somehow it ended up out of reply
Barkalonapessi
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bale was a fantastic footballer, hope he gains his form back and shuts all of your mouths. He's Madrid legend.
Barkalonapessi
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And Mourinho himself could have been a Journalist cos he talks to much
He talks too much? He's special one, he can say whatever he wants to, who're you to question him?
Barkalonapessi
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No doubt, Mourinho sees him as a defender to help park his buses.
since when you started watching football? just asking, no hate
KeepGen
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No doubt, Mourinho sees him as a defender to help park his buses.
bizou650
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Mourinho again...the only one who heaps praise and will be the first to condemn🤣😂
Jacadelmt
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And Mourinho himself could have been a Journalist cos he talks to much
Kushalsandhal
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Nadal is the best ever.....
sazabiku
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Boss when u come back Football.we miss u
Tittc
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Toebcprtyz
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Thank god.He didn't said Bale would be a better footballer than golfer.
Cobykenneth
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A Tennis player but also a core Madrid Fan.
Marryhoward
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I think Pop would love him if he were a basketball player. 😀
Adrianer
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May be he likes his defensive approach too😅
dreamcup
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'Should' he said 'should'
Frederice
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His father was a great footballer
Rivergad
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Could like his uncle! But decided for Tennis!!! N n