. 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. After Rafa Nadal beat him on the poker table, he had a LOT of washing up to do. 3 Rafael Nadal beat former Brazilian international footballer Ronaldo in a charity poker match in London on Tuesday. No, not Cristiano - this is the Original/Old/Fat Ronaldo. [HOST] › sport › tennis › article › Ronaldo-challen. Rafa Nadal and Ronaldo went head-to-head in a charity poker game in London. Rafael Nadal and Ronaldo sat down at poker table to shoot aces against each other. It was Rafa Nadal who won the match to take away $ for charity. World No. 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.