Spanish footballer Sergio Ramos has announced his retirement from international football after a controversial exit from the Spanish team for the European Championship. In a press conference, the 35-year-old defender stated that the decision to leave the team was not his, and that he was made to leave due to physical reasons.
Ramos was also critical of the Spanish team’s manager, Luis Enrique, accusing him of a lack of communication and a lack of respect for the players. He said, “I wanted to stay in the national team. The door was always open for me, but the coach didn’t want me. He told me that the players who played fewer games this season would have a better chance of going to the European Championship. It’s clear that I’ve not been able to play a lot this season, but I’ve been able to train well.”
Ramos, who played for Real Madrid for 16 years, has scored 23 goals in 180 appearances for Spain and is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in football history. His announcement has come as a surprise to many fans and analysts, who believed that he still had a lot to offer to the national team.
In his statement, Ramos thanked his fans and teammates for their support throughout his career, saying, “I leave behind a great legacy, and I will always carry Spain in my heart. I would like to thank my fans, my teammates, my coaches, my family, and my friends for all the support they have given me throughout my career.”
Ramos’ retirement has left a void in the Spanish team’s defense, and it remains to be seen who will step up to fill his shoes. However, fans will remember Ramos as a legend of Spanish football and a true ambassador for the sport.