After a detailed and heartfelt statement, the 2010 world champion regretted the end of his career at La Roja and shot against coach Luis de la Fuente. He also mentioned Messi and Modrić.
Sergei Ramos announced that he was retiring Spanish selection after the coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo told him that he does not and will not count on him, apart from the level he shows as a player. This was confirmed by the footballer this Thursday 23rd after posting a warm message. In the statement, the 36-year-old centre-back gave details of his retirement and regretted that his journey with the Spanish national team did not end well.
“The time has come, the time to say goodbye to the team, our dear and exciting Red. This morning I received a call from the current coach telling me that he doesn’t count and that he won’t count on me, regardless about what level I can show or how my sports career will continue,” says the first part of the message.
The PSG defender pointed out that the Spanish coach’s decision was mainly due to age and that his long career with the national team shouldn’t end like this.
“Humblingly, I think that this career ended because of a personal choice or because my performance was not up to what our team deserves, but not because of age or any other reason. Because being young or not so young is not a virtue or a defect , it’s just a temporary trait, not necessarily related to performance or capacity,” he said.
The world champion He strongly emphasized that this sport is not always fair and that football is not the same as football, because there are more things behind it. In this sense, He mentioned that he looks at Messi, Modrić and Pepe with admiration and envyand spoke of the values, tradition and meritocracy of the king of sport.
“This shield, this jersey and these fans, all of you, made me happy. I will continue to cheer for my country from home with the emotion of the privileged person who has proudly represented it 180 times. Heartfelt thanks to all of you who you always believed in me!” he finished.
Official statement in which the PSG centre-back announces his retirement from the Spanish team. Photo: Sergio Ramos