2018 World Cup: Sergio Ramos hits back at Diego Maradona
Maradona after the football king opined that Atletico Madrid's Diego
Godin, was better than the Real Madrid captain.
Reacting to Maradona's opinion, Ramos said that Barcelona skipper,
Lionel Messi is also by far the best in Argentine footballer in
history.
Maradona had earlier this week, claimed that the Real Madrid captain
was not as good as his Atletico Madrid rival ,Diego Godin.
But asked about the Argentine's comments after Spain's 1-0 victory
over Iran on Wednesday evening, Ramos hit back at the 57-year-old,
saying that he was a long way behind Messi's current ability.
He told reporters, "In Argentina they know that Maradona is light
years away from the best Argentine player in history, which for me is
Lionel Messi."
Ramos led Spain to secure their first victory at this year's World Cup
following Diego Costa's second-half strike, but a defensive Iran were
making life difficult for the former world champions.
Speaking on the win against Iran, Real Madrid's right-back, Dani
Carvajal said, "The team sits back and that is a tactical strategy
that is part of the game.
"But the injuries are simulated. This is not football, it is disloyal,
but everyone there with their conscience."
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