Sergio Ramos: I never meant to hurt my striker

Real Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos has rejected public accusations that he often wants to be cruel to opposing attackers. He said he never wanted to do that.

Allegations began to emerge after the sudden fall of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in the final match of the 2017/18 Champions League. Because of this, Mo Salah had to be kicked out of the field due to an arm injury.

Not only Liverpool fans, but many football lovers from all over the world attacked him. He was accused of intending to do it.

Especially after the video that shows Ramos physically touching the Reds goalkeeper, Lloris Karius, broadcast on social networks. His team is considered to be the cause of the German goalkeeper who made two fatal mistakes.

The prosecution continued until he made her sexy. Speaking with Express Sport, the 33-year-old player repeated that he never intended to hurt the opposing player.
"I respect everyone's opinion and it is true that sometimes people judge me badly," Ramos said. "When I play against tough opponents, it's the most tense thing that can happen to me and I can't wait," he continued.

"When you hope to fight a big striker or a big striker, you will have fun in this duel and of course in the right context, where you do not want to hurt anyone, and with good intentions and hearts," he said. .

"This is a game, you win and try to defend yourself, but in your heart you respect," he added.

Despite the controversy, it is undeniable that Sergio Ramos is one of the best defenders in the world today. Not long ago, he managed to equal the record appearance of Iker Casillas in the Spanish national team.

His achievements did not stop there. Ramos has also won 20 club-level titles. Four of them are Champions League titles. In addition, he also led Spain to win twice the 2010 World Cup and European Cup.

In fact, he has received praise from one of the famous defenders, Giorgio Chiellini. Juventus captain says Ramos today is the best defender in the world.

"I don't have the technique or explosive strength of Sergio Ramos, he is the best defender in the world and he knows how to play in important matches," he told El Mundo last year.

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