Following his snub from the Spain squad for FIFA World Cup, PSG center-back Sergio Ramos took to social media to break his silence on being ignored by coach Luis Enrique from the La Roja squad that will feature in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Three days after Spain’s World Cup squad announcement, Ramos wrote on Instagram that he was feeling back at his best after the 2021 season marred with injuries and a much-talked-about transfer from Real Madrid to PSG. “Last season was a tough one due to injuries and adapting to a new club and a new city. I devoted myself, body and soul, to recovering and getting back to feeling the way I always have, guided by the objectives and ambitions one always sets for oneself,” Ramos wrote on Instagram. “Fortunately, I can say that this season I feel like myself again and am back enjoying football, playing for a great club in a great city like Paris. The World Cup? Of course, it was one of those big dreams I wanted to realize. It would have been my fifth, but unfortunately, I’ll have to watch it at home.”
Before concluding, Ramos wrote he is hopeful that these dark days won’t last forever. “It’s tough, but the sun will still rise in the morning. I wouldn’t change anything about myself. Not my mentality. Not my passion. Not my commitment, effort, and dedication. 24 hours thinking about football. This is how I feel and I wanted to share it with you all.
“Thank you for the support. There are plenty more challenges and goals ahead. See you soon. Wishing you the best. Vamos, Spain,” wrote Ramos. Last Friday, Spain coach Luis Enrique officially announced the list of his team called up to feature in the World Cup in Qatar, and the list saw the name of the veteran player was not involved.