Updated On: 19 June, 2025 09:17 AM IST | Florida | AFP
Real Madrid legend Sergio, 39, brings about Spanish cheer with crucial header to help Monterrey hold Champions League finalists Inter Milan in 1-1 draw

Monterrey’s Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring against Inter Milan in Pasadena, USA, on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
The 39-year-old Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos scored as Monterrey held Inter Milan 1-1 in a hard-fought FIFA Club World Cup Group E opener in Pasadena on Tuesday.
The Italians were in control almost from the kick-off. However, it was the Mexican side that opened the scoring when midfielder Oliver Torres swung a corner in from the right and Ramos — who had lost defender Francesco Acerbi on the edge of the six-yard box — steered his header into the bottom corner in the 25th minute.
It was a familiar sight for fans as Ramos had scored many an important header for club and country, not least the stoppage time equaliser in the 2014 Champions League final against Atletico Madrid — a goal that ultimately led Los Blancos to win 4-1 in extra time.