Sergio Ramos, one of the greatest defenders of all time made 180 appearances for his country, more than anyone else for the Spanish men’s national team, scoring 23 goals and winning the 2010 World Cup as well as back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012.
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Sergio Ramos posing with the FIFA World Cup and two European Championship trophies. wrote via his twitter handle Twitter/@Sergio Ramos;
“I received a call from the current head coach who informed me I am not and will not be part of his plans, regardless of how I perform or whatever I do in my career.
“With a heavy heart, it is the end of a road that I hoped would end with a better taste or on a part of what we achieve with La Roja.
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“I honestly believe this journey deserved to end at my choosing or because my performances were not at a level worthy of the national team — not due to a question of age or other reasons.”
Sergio Ramos International Football: Is Sergio Ramos retired?
Sergio Ramos has announced his reluctant retirement from international football after being told he is not part of new Spain coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans.
Ramos, 36, revealed that De la Fuente phoned him on Thursday and said he would not be selected regardless of his form with his club side Paris Saint-Germain
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