Ramos retired from the team right after talking with the coach
"It's time to say goodbye to the national team, our beloved and charming red," Ramos wrote on Instagram on the evening of February 23. "This morning, I got a call from the current coach who said he would not consider me and not believe in me, no matter what level I perform or how I continue my career."
Before the call of coach De La Fuente, Ramos' goal is to return to play for Spain at the age of 36. He also wants to win back the glory of the team at the Euro and World Cup.
Ramos thinks his international career should end based on personal decisions, or form, rather than age and other issues. "I admire and envy Modric, Messi or Pepe," Ramos cited evidence of players equal or older still shining with their teams. "Unfortunately, it's not like that for me. Football is not always fair and football is never just football."
Ramos also thanked the fans for cheering him on during his 17-year journey with the national team.
Ramos started playing for Spain in March 2005, in a friendly against China 3-0. At 18 years and 361 days, he became the youngest Spain international in 55 years. The pinnacle of Ramos with the team was three consecutive championships: Euro 2008, World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012. He then joined Spain in major tournaments, until he was absent from Euro 2021 due to injury. He achieved high form with PSG, but continued to be absent from the 2022 World Cup. The last match he played for Spain was the 3-1 victory over Kosovo on March 31, 2022.
Spain must leave the World Cup 2022 in the round of 16. They lost to Morocco 0-3 on penalties, after drawing 0-0 in 120 minutes. Soon after, former coach Luis Enrique had to leave.
De La Fuente is a former coach of Spain U19, U21 and U23 national teams. The 61-year-old leader once helped the U19 team win the European Championship in 2015, U21 won the European Championship in 2019 and U23 won the Olympic silver medal in 2021.
Ramos has a contract with PSG until June this year. According to French media, PSG will not renew, and Ramos can go to Asia to play from the summer.
