Out of the national team, Sergio Ramos detonates Spain coach

In a melancholy tone, the defender Sergio Ramos announced this Thursday (23) the end of his cycle in the Spanish national team. The announcement was made through his social networks and the player did not hide his dissatisfaction with Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s new coach. In the message, he says that his end of cycle for the team was through a phone call from the coach.

“The time has come to say goodbye to the national team. Today I received a call from the current coach who told me that he doesn’t count and won’t count on me, regardless of the level I can show”, posted the Paris Saint-Germain defender on his Instagram .

At 36 years old, Ramos has a top-notch resume. There are 180 games for Spain and 23 goals scored. He was champion of the 2010 World Cup and made the Olympic comeback after the final of two Euro Cups: 2008 and 2012. In his text on social networks, the defender reveals that the end of his career in the national team was not decided taking into account factors sports.

“It’s the end of a journey that I had hoped would be longer and end with a better taste in my mouth after all the successes we’ve achieved. It ends not because my performance wasn’t up to par, but for other reasons that, without having them heard, I feel”, said Ramos.

He also used irony to poke at the new coach and cited veteran athletes who continue to stand out in their national teams, regardless of age.

“I look with envy and admiration at Messi, Modric, Pepe: they are the essence, tradition, values, meritocracy and justice in football. Unfortunately it will not be like that for me because football is not always fair and football is never just football. “

The player, who made history at Real Madrid, says goodbye confessing to being upset with the situation. However, he found space in the text to also thank him for his trajectory in the fields.

“I assume all this with sadness and I want to share it. But I am also very grateful for all these years. I take with me indelible memories, the titles we won and celebrated together, and the pride of being the Spanish player with the most international appearances. Now I’m going to support my country from home”, said the defender.