Dear Sergio Ramos
This is the one letter I didn’t want to write. As I’m writing, I can’t help to stop the tears falling down my eyes. I also know that I won’t be able to say in this letter everything that I truly want to say. But let’s start with this: THANK YOU.
You are one of the reasons that made me love Real Madrid, and also football. I remember that my first contact with the spanish football was in 2010, in that glorious World Cup. The passion that every player in that team showed was unique.
After being so impressed by that Spanish team, I decided to do a little research on the players, and that’s when I came across Real Madrid.
(I know that I was extremely late to the party, since Real Madrid was already a massive hit worldwide, but bear with me)
My life changed after watching my first Real Madrid game. I’ve felt a joy I’ve never felt before. Every game was a once in a lifetime experience. Even in the forgettable ones, it was such a wave of emotions taking over my body.
And then, in 2014, the 24th of May happened. The 93rd minute. Everytime I watch that game, and BELIEVE ME when I say that I still watch it to this day, my heart stops, I get goosebumps all over my body and I lose all the strength on my legs.
On that day, on that minute, I fell on my knees, with my heart on my sleeves and tears in my eyes. Every sad tear I cried before that game felt worthed it.
Real Madrid has given me so much happiness, that when moments like these happen, when an idol leaves, it’s hard to find the right words.
It was 16 years of an insane amount of dedication, hard work and incredible stories to tell. But, please, don’t ever forget what you mean to every Madridista in this world.
You, Sergio Ramos, showed us what truly means to wear the heaviest shirt. You showed us passion. You showed us love.
There will never be another Sergio Ramos. The shirt number 4 will always mean something extra special to us. I wish I could put in this letter everything that’s in my heart right now.
Thank you, Sergio Ramos, for all you’ve given us.
With love.
