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Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has reportedly approached some of the greats for help in winning the Ballon d’Or in 2020. Find out how and why he would have done so.
Jul 01, 2022 11:34 AM EDT
© Francois Nel/Getty ImagesSergio Ramos of Real Madrid
According to a story in the confidential one† Sergio Ramos urged the head of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, to pressure UEFA to help him balloon d’or in 2020. As of 2019, according to reports, the then-Real Madrid The captain left repeated voicemails on Rubiales’ phone, expressing his desire for the honor and pleading for help.
So far only a few fragments of the recordings are accessible online. It was after the mid-season COVID-19 pandemic that Ramos’ “special” efforts became apparent. La Liga resumed in June 2020 and the Whites took the championship away from their opponents after a 10-game winning run following a sports-related suspension in March.
It is clear that the veteran Spanish defender played a key role in the success of Los Blancos at the time. As a result, football’s most coveted individual prize is something he thinks he is entitled to.
Why did Ramos think he should win Ballon d’Or 2020?
According to Sports worldRamos was imprisoned in another conversation with the president of the Spanish Football Federation sometime between July and August 2020. Within a few weeks of the formal awards ceremony, the 36-year-old is heard pleading his case to Rubiales and publicly asking for the important person to support him in every way possible.
“You know I’ve never asked you for anything, but if I want to do it today, it’s because I think this has been a special year for the performances I’ve done. I would like you help me in any way you can and use your connections at UEFA linked to the Ballon d’Or. I would be grateful to you all my life, not only for me, but also because I think Spanish football very much deserves it,” Ramos told Rubiales.
In response, the RFEF president wished Ramos success in the UEFA Champions League and hinted that he knew he deserved the award, the report adds. As for his commitment to supporting the defender, he said he would, but he was honest about the price being not something i decided forso he couldn’t give any guarantees.
It is true that Ramos was an important part of Real Madrid’s triumph as captain, but Robert Lewandowski was an even better contender for the Ballon d’Or that year. When the pandemic hit, the bookmakers made the Polish striker a firm favorite to win the award, as he scored more goals than any other European player. However, the ceremony was then cancelled.
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