SPAIN legend Sergio Ramos made history tonight and became the most capped European international in history.
But it was a night the Real Madrid defender, 34, might want to forget after missing TWO penalties in his country’s 1-1 with Switzerland.
Earlier, Ramos had made his 177th appearance for his country.
Sergio Ramos fluffs his lines from the penalty spot on his record breaking appearanceCredit: EPA
Earlier, Ramos overtook Gianluigi Buffon to become the most capped European international in historyCredit: AFP or licensors
Ramos, so often the scourge of many of the world’s best forwards, overtook Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon to break the record.
However, the performance will be remembered for fluffing his lines from the penalty spot twice.
The brilliant Yann Sommer was equal to both spot-kicks, out-foxing Ramos – who since 2018 has scored 23 consecutive penalties.
Gerard Moreno spared Ramos’ blushes – scoring a last minute equaliser to rescue a point for Spain.
It’s been 15 years since the bullish centre back first appeared for Spain.
Ramos was just 18 years and 361 days of age when he made his debut for La Furia Roja in 2005 in a 3-0 win over China.
He was the youngest player to ever appear for his country, until Cesc Fabregas broke his record a year later in a friendly against Ivory Coast.
Ramos misses for the second time from the spot after scoring 23 consecutive penalties since 2018Credit: EPA
Ramos has enjoyed a stellar career at international level.
In 2008, he was ever-present in a Spain side that went on to win the European Championships.
Two years later, Ramos added a World Cup winners’ medal – impressing at right back and earning a place in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team.
In 2012, Ramos boosted his international honours with another European Championships as Spain thrashed Italy 4-0 in the final.
Again, his performances saw him selected in the Team of the Tournament.
Spain legend Ramos earned his 177th cap against SwizerlandCredit: AP:Associated Press
Two years later, Ramos added a World Cup winners’ medal – impressing at right back and earning a place in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team.
In 2012, Ramos boosted his international honours with another European Championships as Spain thrashed Italy 4-0 in the final.
Again, his performances saw him selected in the Team of the Tournament.
Sergio Ramos laughs with team mates as he scores an amazing unrepeatable goal
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
