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DEATH ON THE DIAL

Sergio Ramos had to change his phone number because of the amount of death threats received from angry fans

Spanish police reportedly investigating after Real Madrid skipper's challenge that hurt Mo Salah

Angry football fans reportedly bombarded Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos with so many death threats after the Champions League final that he had to change his phone number.

Ramos riled Liverpool and Egypt fans when he sent Reds' talisman Mo Salah tumbling during the European final last Saturday.

 Sergio Ramos wrestles Mo Salah to the ground during the Champions League final
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Sergio Ramos wrestles Mo Salah to the ground during the Champions League finalCredit: AFP

The Liverpool forward left the field in tears after half-an-hour of the 3-1 defeat with a shoulder problem.

He been ruled out for three weeks, putting his hopes of making Egypt's first World Cup group game against Uruguay on Friday, June 15 in jepoardy.

It could even mean Salah, 25, struggles to make the second game against Russia the following Tuesday.

R Ramos and some family members were forced to change their phone numbers after receiving abusive messages.

 Ramos stands over Salah after the Liverpool players crashed to the ground
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Ramos stands over Salah after the Liverpool players crashed to the groundCredit: Getty
 Sadio Mane consoles Salah as the winger leaves the pitch in tears
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Sadio Mane consoles Salah as the winger leaves the pitch in tearsCredit: AFP
 Ramos pleads his innocence to the Liverpool fans
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Ramos pleads his innocence to the Liverpool fansCredit: Reuters
 But some Reds' supporters were having none of it
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But some Reds' supporters were having none of itCredit: AFP or licensors

A petition demanding UEFA punish Ramos currently has more than 500,000 signatures.

One Egyptian lawyer has even launched a £873million lawsuit against the Real Madrid man.


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Salah, though, does not seem to blame the Spanish hardman for the incident which saw the two men tumble to the ground with the Liverpool's man right arm trapped by his opponent's bent left arm.

 Ramos led Real Madrid to third successive Champions League triumph - but has had to change his phone number
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Ramos led Real Madrid to third successive Champions League triumph - but has had to change his phone numberCredit: Getty - Contributor

Liverpool physio Ruben Pons revealed:

"I don’t think he is angry with him. It was an accidental challenge.

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"We knew that it was something serious as soon as he fell on the ground because he never complains.

"We feared the worst.

"He is sad about what happened, but is totally focused on his recovery and seeing when he can be ready."

 

 

 

 

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