Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos has announced his retirement from international duty with the Spanish men’s national team. This comes after the 36-year-old player was notified that he would not be part of the plans of new Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.
Ramos revealed that he received a phone call from de la Fuente confirming his omission from the Spanish national squad. “I received a call from the current head coach who informed I am not and will not be part of his plans, regardless of how I perform or whatever I do in my career,” Ramos confirmed on social media.
“With a heavy heart, it is the end of a road which I hoped would end with a better taste or on a part with we achieve with La Roja.”
Making his international debut in 2005, Ramos went on to form a critical part of Spain’s “golden generation”, helping La Roja to win Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 along with the 2010 FIFA World Cup; the first in Spain’s history.
His final appearance for Spain came on March 31, 2021, during a 3-1 win over Kosovo.
