Jesus Navas Honored in Farewell Ceremony with Ramos and Pellegrini
Sevilla FC held a grand farewell ceremony for Jesus Navas at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, attended by notable figures including Sergio Ramos and Manuel Pellegrini.
Jesus Navas, the former captain of Sevilla FC, was honored in a heartfelt ceremony at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium following his retirement from professional football. The event was attended by a full house of fans and prominent football personalities, including Sergio Ramos and Manuel Pellegrini.
Navas, who announced his retirement after Sevilla's 4-2 loss to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, concluded a distinguished 21-year career. His accolades include 15 major titles, such as the 2010 World Cup, UEFA Euro 2012 and 2024, the English Premier League, and the UEFA Europa League.
During the ceremony, Navas addressed the crowd with tearful eyes, stating, "Football is my life. Loving Sevilla and the Spanish national team, my city, all of this motivated me to give my all for the joy of these fans, as their happiness means the world to me." He expressed deep gratitude to his family and fans, acknowledging the physical challenges that led to his decision to retire.
The ceremony featured appearances from former teammates and coaches. Sergio Ramos attended in person, while Lamine Yamal participated via video call. Despite recent tensions between Sevilla and Real Betis, Betis captain Joaquin and coach Manuel Pellegrini were also present, highlighting the respect Navas commands across Spanish football.
In his closing remarks, Navas said, "I am proud of Sevilla and happy to have shared this feeling with you. I will miss you all dearly. To my dear teammates, strive to never give up; long live Sevilla." His words resonated deeply with the fans, marking the end of an era for the club.
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