Ramos fires back at Cristiano Ronaldo following ‘family’ comments

Oli Fisher

Sergio Ramos has fired shots at Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting that no one player is bigger than Real Madrid.

Ronaldo put an end to his nine year spell at the Bernabeu, joining Juventus in a £105million transfer.

Cristiano Ronaldo did appear to aim a dig at Real, suggesting it was more of a family than Real: “Since I was a child, I looked at this team and I hoped one day I could play there.

“It’s the biggest club in Italy and one of the best in the world, so it was an easy decision. It’s different here, it’s like a family.”

Sergio Ramos has now responded, referencing the ‘family’ comment: “We have had lots of success, which is because we are a family and he was part of that family, which we have continued to have.

“It’s obviously a negative when you lose a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, but we can continue to win and in Real Madrid’s history many have come and gone, but Real Madrid continue to win.

“No one is above Real Madrid, whatever happens Real Madrid will continue to live on and it was his choice to leave.

“The decisions are not mine to make, but the doors are always open to those that want to be part of Real Madrid.

“Losing Ronaldo was hard, but no player is above Real Madrid and we still have the hunger to improve and win more titles.

“The mindset we have is more important than any individuals in the team.”

 

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