Kiki Ramos: «I saw AFA's message and thought they'd got it wrong» | OneFootball

The Haiti-born youngster spoke one-on-one and described the emotional moment when he found out about his call-up to the Albiceleste squad.

A school video call and a surprise that changed his life. Kiki Ramos was in the middle of a virtual Math class when his phone began filling up with notifications that completely disrupted his routine.

The first sign came from his fitness coach, who sent him an unexpected congratulatory message. Moments later, his friends joined the stream of texts, which left the footballer completely intrigued.

As he carefully checked the screenshots people were sending him, the forward spotted the official letterhead of the Argentine Football Association. However, his nerves got the better of him when he first read the document.

“At first I misread the last name and thought they had made a mistake. When I read it properly, I just couldn’t believe it,” the player admitted. The emotion was so overwhelming that he immediately interrupted the virtual class to go look for his family.

The end of the day left an unforgettable memory in the Ramos household. The youngster ran to hug his parents and celebrate a call-up that rewards his hard work and his excellent current form.

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