Real Madrid have expressed their “complete support” for Sergio Ramos after Sevilla reported the defender to La Liga for a cupped-ear goal celebration.
Sevilla claimed Ramos had possibly breached the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF’s) Disciplinary Code for his sarcastic conduct at Sanchez Pizjuan in the Copa del Rey midweek after he scored a Panenka penalty to pull a goal back for Madrid.
However, Los Blancos have since released the following statement on their official website:
“1. Real Madrid expresses its complete support for our and the Spanish national team's captain, Sergio Ramos, whose conduct is and has always been exemplary throughout his sporting career, to the point where he now represents a benchmark in values for all fans of football and sport in general.
“2. Real Madrid has been uncompromising in applying a zero-tolerance policy towards violence with absolute conviction, acting forcefully to renounce those whose conduct tarnishes the good image that football should project. The sport should be a meeting place and common ground, not an environment of insults, hurling objects or any other manifestation of violence.
“3. Real Madrid has always highlighted its willingness to collaborate with other clubs to eradicate violence at football stadiums and we therefore join the call made by Sevilla F.C. in their statement, for the fans attending tomorrow's game do so to enjoy the sport on a basis of respect and tolerance.”
