Ramos declares bold ambition to win the Club World Cup

A new tournament always sparks excitement among players eager to be the first to etch their names into its list of champions. That same fire is burning in Monterrey defender Sergio Ramos ahead of the Club World Cup kickoff.

Details: The former Real Madrid defender revealed his desire to wrap up his illustrious career with a trophy, saying that winning the Club World Cup would be the fulfillment of an incredible dream.

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Quote: “This is a unique opportunity, with a new format and a magnificent trophy... Winning it would be an incredible dream. That’s the motivation that brought me to Mexico. It opened doors to new competitions for me. I’ve always been a very optimistic person with big ambitions, and I want to finish my final years in football with victories.

There will always be time for defeat. The team will step onto the pitch with that mentality. These are my last years in football, and I want to finish them with wins. Our goal is to perform well, to try, of course, to get through the group stage, and then we’ll see. In tournaments like this, there are always teams that surprise,” Ramos told Marca.