The greatest legend of French futsal is leaving.
This Tuesday evening, against Morocco in Laval, the French futsal team will return to the courts for the first time after the crazy epic at the last World Cup (elimination in the semi-finals). Above all, it will be time to say goodbye to Kevin Ramirezwho hangs up his crampons in Blue, ten years after his first selection. A true globetrotter, the leading defender is considered the first professional player in the discipline.
“Unforgettable moments that allowed us to change mentalities”
« It's a carefully considered decision, I feel it's the right time to stop with the selection, expresses the native of Clermont-Ferrand in an interview for The Team. My family, my daughter and my wife will be there. This is the dream scenario. The planets are aligned. » Sporting Paris player since this summer, the 37-year-old does not intend to draw a line under his playing careerdespite obtaining his futsal coaching diplomas.
«I remember unforgettable moments from this international adventure which allowed us to change mentalities and develop French futsal to the point of reaching a World Cup semi-final. », he announced on his X account.
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