Cristiano Ronaldo had nine years playing alongside Sergio Ramos, in which time the two players became legendary in the famous white shirt.
The Portuguese forward was famous for his individualism in the Real Madrid team, but even so he and Ramos built a close relationship over the years that they spent at the Bernabeu.
Football was shocked when ‘CR7’ hinted that he might leave Real Madrid after he won his fifth Champions League title against Liverpool in May, which he of course did when he moved to Juventus for €100 million.
Sergio Ramos revealed on Thursday when he picked up the UEFA best defender of the year award that the Real Madrid players were as surprised as anyone at the comments.
“We found out practically when the microphones were being set up and we were surprised,” Ramos said.
“He [Ronaldo] does what he wants.”
Ronaldo’s Agent Slams UEFA
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes described the decision to award Luka Modric the 2017-18 Player of the Year gong as “ridiculous” and “shameful” after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was overlooked by UEFA.
Ronaldo scored 15 goals to lead Madrid to a third successive Champions League crown last season, however, the former Madrid superstar was beaten to the honour by Modric in Monaco on Thursday.
Madrid midfielder Modric won the most votes from coaches and journalists but Mendes was scathing of UEFA after Ronaldo – who swapped the European champions for Juventus in the off-season – was snubbed.
“Football is played on the field and that’s where Cristiano won,” Mendes told Portuguese outlet Record.
“He scored 15 goals, carried Real Madrid on his back and conquered the Champions League again.
“It’s ridiculous, shameful. The winner is not in doubt, as Ronaldo is the best in his position.”
Ronaldo skipped the Champions League draw and Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta defended the 33-year-old forward’s no-show, insisting their prized recruit deserved the award.
“I can say it was a personal decision not to come and he made it earlier today,” Marotta said.
“We want to respect that. As far as we are concerned, we are profoundly disappointed that he did not receive the trophy. This is for performances in the Champions League and not the World Cup, so we maintain Ronaldo deserved it more.
“I take nothing away from the decision of the jury, but if I had voted, I would’ve voted for Ronaldo. I don’t say that because he is our player, but as a lover of football.”