The Real Madrid defender was left frustrated after what he feels was a soft penalty given against him in the Copa del Rey which he believes would not stand in English football
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that the penalty given against him in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday made him pine for the Premier League.
The Spain international was adjudged to have fouled Raul Garcia for the spot kick that gave Atletico Madrid the first of two goals in a 2-0 win but there were suggestions that the forward had been pulling Ramos’s shirt.
The 28-year-old implied afterwards that the foul would not have been given in English football.
"I'm not going to talk about controversial issues and certainly not that incident," he told AS. "The only thing I will say is that, with every passing day, I prefer the English Premier League.
"What am I talking about? Obviously not about the ball-boys ... the style of play, refereeing. People enjoy watching that compe
