When Sergio Ramos Almost Took Out an Opponent in a Friendly Game, Video

When Sergio Ramos Almost Took Out an Opponent in a Friendly Game, Video

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at August 7, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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  • Sergio Ramos held back a sliding tackle on an opponent in a friendly encounter
  • The Spanish defender featured for Real Betis during Joaquin Sanchez’s testimonial
  • The 36-year-old defender is currently a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain

Sergio Ramos has gone viral after attempting a sliding tackle on Denilson during a recent charity game organised for Real Betis legend Joaquin Sanchez following his retirement last season.

The 37-year-old former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain defender has a reputation for making hard tackles throughout his career and is never afraid to fight with an opponent.

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Sergio Ramos almost fouled Real Betis legend Denilson during a testimonial game last month held for Joaquin Sanchez. Photo by Europa Press Sports
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According to Football Espana, Ramos, alongside other La Liga greats such as Roberto Carlos, Iker Casillas, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas and Raul Gonzalez, all featured in an all-star Real Betis team in the friendly game.

During the testimonial, fans were a bit bewildered after the 37-year-old defender pulled out from a rash sliding tackle after committing himself initially towards the tackle on the onrushing Denilson.

Joaquin, who brought the curtain down on a remarkable 23-year career, spent the entirety of his career with Real Betis club and was honoured by Ramos and several others.

Inter Miami fans want Ramos

Meanwhile, Inter Miami supporters have pleaded with the Major League Soccer club to reunite Lionel Messi with his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Sergio Ramos, Sportskeeda reports.

Fans believe the 37-year-old’s arrival will greatly improve the club’s defence after conceding four goals against FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup.

Ramos and Messi joined PSG in 2021 after leaving Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively as free agents and both spent two seasons with the French club before leaving again when their contracts expired.

Ramos reveals his preferred destination

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that it is believed that Sergio Ramos would fancy a move to MLS, with reports hinting at a reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

The 37-year-old who only at the end of last season turned down a contract extension at PSG, has recently rejected offers from Saudi Arabia and boyhood club Sevilla.

The former Real Madrid captain having won over 30 career titles through his 19 years across clubs in Europe looks set to be on the move for a fresh chapter.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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