Nadal started playing with friends at home in Mallorca, but discovered that he had talent and a competitive edge when he staked €10 (£7) on a. 3 Rafael Nadal beat former Brazilian international footballer Ronaldo in a charity poker match in London on Tuesday. [HOST] › sport › tennis › article › Ronaldo-challen. It was Rafa Nadal who won the match to take away $ for charity. . No, not Cristiano - this is the Original/Old/Fat Ronaldo. Rafael Nadal and Ronaldo sat down at poker table to shoot aces against each other. After Rafa Nadal beat him on the poker table, he had a LOT of washing up to do. World No. Rafa Nadal and Ronaldo went head-to-head in a charity poker game in London. Rafa Nadal and Ronaldo, two of the world's biggest sporting stars, met in London to play a charity poker match for $ and bragging rights.