Lionel Messi reflected on his intense rivalry with Sergio Ramos during their clashes in El Clásico, highlighting the frequent battles they had when Messi played for Barcelona and Ramos led Real Madrid's defense. Speaking on his nephew's YouTube show, Messi acknowledged their heated encounters on the pitch, stating, "We fought a lot with Sergio Ramos. We later became teammates, but in the Clásicos, we always grabbed each other. The Clásicos were intense."
Their rivalry took a surprising turn when Ramos joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, becoming teammates rather than opponents. Ramos, who previously hailed Messi as "the best player football ever produced," recently parted ways with Sevilla, announcing his departure from the Spanish club where he returned last summer after a stint at PSG. Despite speculation about retirement, Ramos affirmed his readiness to continue playing, expressing interest in playing for one or two more years.
As a World Cup winner with Spain and a two-time European champion, Ramos, 38, is considering options including a potential move to Major League Soccer (MLS), where he could face Messi again, who currently plays for Inter Miami after leaving PSG in July 2023. Ramos clarified that while he hasn't made a decision yet about his future club, he has attractive options and values the opportunity to choose what's best for himself and his family.
His recent trip to support NBA star Luka Doncic during the NBA Finals in Dallas sparked further speculation about a potential move to the USA, but Ramos clarified that his interest in the quality of life in the US doesn't influence his career decisions directly.
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