Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos has said he was surprised to find out that Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo would not be showing up for the UEFA awards ceremony on Thursday.
Ronaldo, who was the Champions League highest goalscorer last campaign, was absent as individual prizes were handed out for last season because he was overlooked for the Player of the Year award, which went to his former Real Madrid team-mate, Luka Modric.
Modric on Thursday night won UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo and Salah.
Ramos, however, said he expected Ronaldo to turn up for the gala, which coincided with the UEFA Champions League’s group stage draws, but added that it is a typical Ronaldo behaviour.
“We found out about Ronaldo’s absent practically when the microphones were being set up and we were surprised. But he does what he wants,” Goal quoted Ramos as saying.
“Being the captain is a great privilege and a responsibility to lead a great group with different cultures,” Ramos added.
“Apart from being team-mates, it is important to be a family; we have always felt that way and it is the key to success.
“We hope it lasts a while longer, because this is a golden age full of legendary players and I hope we can continue many years of celebrating these types of titles.”
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