Brazilian midfielder Ramires, who was notably absent during the Confederations Cup, may also face the possibility of missing the World Cup due to disciplinary reasons. The president of the Brazilian federation (CBF), José Maria Marín, revealed that Ramires missed a medical appointment to assess an injury, citing a player who prioritized a dinner engagement. Although Marín did not explicitly name Ramires, the Chelsea player later clarified the situation through a press release, stating that it was a misunderstanding between the doctors of Chelsea and the Seleção, and he was not at fault.
In response, Chelsea issued a press release on Tuesday, confirming Ramires’ absence from Brazil’s friendly matches against Russia and Italy in March due to an injury in his left adductor muscle. The club apologized for not communicating to the Brazilian federation when Ramires was available again to join the squad.
Despite Chelsea’s explanation, it remains uncertain whether the Brazilian Federation will drop the matter. Ramires’ wife’s comments, alleging that the Seleção was a “mafia” because he was not called up for the Confederations Cup, have added complexity to the situation, as noted by the president of the institution. The disciplinary issues surrounding Ramires could potentially impact his participation in the upcoming World Cup.
