Paris Saint-Germain defender pleads for support to win the Ballon d'Or

“WhatsApp” conversation reveals a scandal between Ramos and the president of the Spanish Federation

Sergio Ramos.

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The Spanish newspaper "Marca" revealed a football scandal related to the Ballon d'Or award, which is awarded to the best player in the world every year by France Football magazine, and was finally awarded to Lionel Messi in 2021.

The newspaper, quoting "El Confidencial", said that the scandal is the hero of the Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, the current player of Paris Saint-Germain and the former Real Madrid, who had a conversation via "WhatsApp" with the President of the Spanish Football Association, Luis Rubiales, asking to help him win the Ballon d'Or, stressing that the messages Some of them dated back to 2018, when Ramos felt there was a chance for him.

The year 2018 witnessed breaking the dominance of Messi and his Portuguese rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, who have rotated the award since 2008 until now, to win that year the Croatian Luka Modric, while Ronaldo came second and Griezmann third.

"In one of the messages between Ramos and Rubiales between July 16, 2020 and August 8, 2020, the defender wanted the president to rely on his contacts and help him win the Ballon d'Or," the newspaper said.

"Ruby, good evening," Ramos said in the conversation.

Hope you are doing well with the whole family.

You know I've never asked you anything, but if I wanted to do it today, it's because I think it's a special year considering the offers I've made.”

"I would like you to help me as much as you can and touch some keys from UEFA and your contacts to get the Ballon d'Or," he added.

"I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life, not only for my own good but also because I think Spanish football is very much worth it.

I send you a big hug.”

The newspaper reported that Rubiales responded that he would help if he could but that he had limited authority over such things. "Hello, Sergio," he said.

First of all, congratulations, I think it's a good year for you to achieve.

I hope you have a great Champions League final.

Of course it's not up to me about the Ballon d'Or," but Rubiales said, "If I can help you, you can count on it."

It is noteworthy that the Golden Ball was canceled in that year 2020 due to the Corona pandemic, but the “The Best” award was awarded to Poland’s Robert Lewandowski.

Ramos also asked for help with the "The Best" award offered by FIFA, equivalent to the Ballon d'Or award from France Football magazine, saying: "I know that it does not depend on you, but relationships are also essential."

“Gianni, Infantino is doing the best, he is also very important and he will be fantastic.

Anyway, I'm counting on your help.

I will send you a hug and I will see you whenever you want one day and we will have lunch together.”

Ramos (36 years) moved from Real Madrid to Paris Saint-Germain on July 8, 2021 in a two-year contract after 16 years of giving and titles with the Spanish club.

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