Spanish Sports Paper Diario Marca Name Rafael Nadal As Greatest Spanish Sports Star in History Tuesday Nov 26,2013

 

Rafael Nadal was named the greatest Spanish sports star in history Tuesday by readers of Spanish sports daily ''Diario Marca''

Rafa Nadal received the 'La Leyenda' award in an event celebrating MARCA's 75th anniversary. It was presented to the tennis player for being considered the best Spanish sportsperson in history. The Mallorca-born super-star was chosen by MARCA.com readers ahead of Miguel Indurain, second, and Pau Gasol, third.

Rafael Nadal was voted for by readers of the paper ahead of five times Tour de France winner, Miguel Indurain and basketball star, Pau Gasol, who is without doubt the greatest Spanish basketball player of all time.