Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos has opened up on the perception he is football's dark arts master - and has alluded to infamous challenge on Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
The Spanish defender was widely criticised as his arm interlocked with the No.11 during the 2018 Champions League final.
Ramos' tussle with Salah resulted in the Egyptian striker being substituted before half-time as Los Blancos claimed their 13th title with a 3-1 win.
Speaking to the Express, at the premiere of his new Amazon Prime documentary series, he alluded to the Kiev final.
The World Cup winner said: "I respect everybody’s opinion and it is true that sometimes people misjudge me.
"When I play against a tough rival it is the most thrilling thing that can happen to me and something that I look forward to.
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"When you have to go against a nice forward player or striker you have this nice duel and of course inside the right context where you don’t want to harm anyone, and with the right intention and the right heart.
"It is a game, you go to win and try to defend yourself but always inside you have respect."
