February 23, (THEWILL) -Sergio Ramos, the legendary Spanish defender, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 16-year career with the national team.
Ramos made the announcement on his social media accounts on Monday, expressing his gratitude for the support he had received from fans and teammates throughout his time with the team.
“I come away with unforgettable memories, all the titles we’ve fought for and celebrated together and the tremendous pride I feel as the most capped Spanish player of all time,” Ramos wrote in his statement. “This badge, this shirt, and these fans, all of you, have made me happy. I’ll continue to support my country with the passion of someone lucky enough to proudly represent it 180 times. My heartfelt thanks to all of you who believed in me!”
In his statement, Ramos also explained that he had been informed by coach Luis de la Fuente that he would no longer be selected for the national team, regardless of his performance on the field. “With a heavy heart, it’s the end of a road that I hoped would stretch out further and which would end with a better taste in my mouth, on a par with all the successes we achieved with La Roja,” Ramos said.
“I honestly believe that this journey deserved to end at my own choosing or because my performances were not at a level worthy of our national team. Not due to a question of age or other reasons that, although I have not heard them directly, I have certainly felt.”
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