The news is like a surprise. Sergio Ramos sought the help of Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubialles to win the Ballon d’Or in 2020. The PSG star was then the captain of Real Madrid. Spanish media outlet El Confidential has leaked the conversation between the two.
Ramos has won the Champions League four times and La Liga five times for Real. He joined Real Madrid from Sevilla in 2005 and joined PSG in 2021 after 16 seasons. Ramos has never won the Ballon d’Or in his career. Confidence has published a phone conversation between Ramos and Rubialis between July 16 and August 6, 2020. There, Ramos requested the RFEF president to use his communication skills to help Ramos win the Ballon d’Or.
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In the leaked message, Ramos said to Rubialis, ‘Ruby, good evening. Hope you and your family are well. I never asked you for anything. If I want today, the reason is that this year is something special for me in terms of performance. I want you to help me, Ballon d’Or, use your communication in UEFA and move a little bit. I will be grateful to you all my life. It’s not just for me, I think Spanish football deserves it. ‘
The president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) responded to Ramos ‘request,’ How are you, Sergio? First of all congratulations. I think it’s like winning (Ballon d’Or) years for you. But I don’t have anything from Ballon d’Or. But if there is an opportunity to help, you will get it and you can trust me. ‘ Ramos replies, ‘Yes, you have no role in this. But the relationship is very important. (FIFA President) Infantino is giving the “Best” award, which is also very important. Anyway, I rely on you. ‘
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The Ballon d’Or was not issued in 2020 due to the coronavirus epidemic. Ramos meant his good performance that year, winning La Liga for Real. La Liga was suspended that season in March 2020 due to the Corona epidemic. The competition returns to the field in June and the champion is Real. The Madrid club has not lost in the last 11 matches of the season. Although Ramos ran for the Ballon d’Or that year, Robert Lewandowski was the likely winner. The Bayern Munich star scored more goals than anyone else in Europe that season and his team also won the Champions League.
