Sergio Ramos joined PSG last year but played little due to injury. Photo: FRANCK FIFE / AFP.
Sergio Ramos is one of the greatest players in the history of Spanish football and is about to be considered a legend not only for the national team but also for Real Madrid, where he is tired of winning titles. One last episode, however, slightly fades the image of the huge captain, who is today in the final phase of his career at Paris Saint Germain, together with Messi, Mbappé and company.
According to a report by the Spanish media El Confidentcial, which had access to a series of leaked audios for a journalistic investigation, Ramos asked him for help in winning the Ballon d’Or and The Best award for Luis Rubialespresident of RFEF, the parent company of football on Spanish soil.
“Steal, good night. I hope you and the whole family are well. You know I’ve never asked you for anything, but if I want to do it today it’s because I think it’s a special year for the performance I gave “, Ramos begins according to what published by El Confidentcial.
And he adds: “I would like you to help me in any way possible and you will touch some keys from UEFA and your contacts on the Ballon d’Or. I would be grateful to you for life, not just me but also because I think Spanish football deserves it very much. I send you a hug”.
“Los audios de Rubi” is called in Spain this series of dialogues that El Confidentcial has made known in recent months, with audio in which Rubiales appears speaking with different personalities of the environment showing the arrangements and negotiations taking place off the pitch. . One of the best known, at least in these latitudes, had Gerard Piqué as its protagonist, which is why the Barcelona captain had to go out to give explanations.
But returning to Ramos, the defender received a response from Rubiales after the “sleeve” of help to win the Ballon d’Or.
“Hi Sergio. First of all, congratulations, I think it’s a good year to reach him. I hope you have a magnificent final in the Champions League. Of course, the Golden Ball is not up to me, but as far as I can help you, count on it. . A huge hug “, was Rubi’s message to Ramos.
The leader was referring to the definition of the Champions League that was played in mid-2020, when the coronavirus was chasing the Old World and the tournament had to be played without an audience and with single-game phases, in fixed venues. Real were eliminated by Manchester City in the round of 16.
Not happy with Rubiales’ response regarding the Ballon d’Or, Ramos also said that if he could not have the award defined by France Football magazine, it would not hurt to win The Best, the prize awarded by FIFA every year.
“I know it’s not up to you, but relationships are also fundamental. (Gianni) Infantino gives ‘The Best’ which is also very important and it would be the guest. Finally, I count on your help. I send you a hug and we will meet when you want one day and we will eat “, Sergio ends up saying.
It is worth remembering that in 2020 there was no Golden Ball; It was only delivered in 2021 and it was Lionel Messi who won it. While The Best 2020 went to Robert Lewandowski, which would repeat a year later. Despite his best efforts, Sergio Ramos was not considered for the vote.
Source: Clarin
