Ramos Talks About The Importance Of Football For Fans' Economic And Mental Health

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JAKARTA - It is undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed various sectors. One of them is economy. People who are initially healthy can also be stressed and sick due to news of the all-out spread of the corona virus

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said Spain needed football to boost the economy and to distract fans. Fortunately, La Liga will return in June.

"Getting back into competition takes time, the country needs football as economic support and people need it as a distraction," Ramos told Movistar. Launch Soccerway, Tuesday, May 12.

"I really want to compete again, for La Liga Santander to return to normal, we have to be disciplined so we can get rid of this virus.

"I want to send a message of support to everyone who has lost a loved one, we are going through this and we must be together."

Real Madrid players started their individual training sessions on Monday. In this exercise, Ramos et al continued to follow social distancing rules.

"We have to go to Valdebebas with a divided (training) zone and follow the rules, it's a little abnormal and complicated but the situation requires it."

Meanwhile, the German Bundesliga will restart on May 16. Ramos also spoke up and hoped that La Liga would make the Bundesliga an example.

"La Liga will make a decision, Germany has set an example that we must follow. We are happy to be with our family, but we also have to be flexible," he said.

La Liga has been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc globally. The pandemic has killed more than 283,500 people and brought sports to a standstill.

The plan for the resumption of La Liga in mid-June gave rise to praise in Spain. Before the league was suspended, Barcelona topped the standings above Madrid after going through 27 games.

"I know the schedules of both teams perfectly," said Ramos when asked about Madrid trying to take over the top of the table from Barca.

"Without fans, making predictions is too bold. Our goal is to become champions," he concluded, reluctant to give predictions.