The running spat between World cup winner, Antoine Griezmann and Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is all in good fun according to the forward.
Ramos had earlier shaded the French forward, saying that Diego Simeone should teach him some values
This followed Griezmann’s claims that he is already on the level of Messi and Ronaldo.
The two faced off in the Madrid derby last Night which ended in a draw with honours shared.
“He’s my little friend, I have a lot of respect for him. ” said the Atletico forward after the game
“He’s an example for the kids and a great centre-back.
“For me, this is a game, I like to have fun with my team-mates and with players from other teams.
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“Sometimes I’m ‘poking’ and this time I was ‘poked’.”
Ramos also got to talk about Griezmann after the game and he said that despite the jolly sniping, they had only the utmost respect for each other.
“I have not spoken with Griezmann, regardless of the opinion of each other, one must always have the utmost respect for a fellow professional.”
With the draw, Madrid is now level on points with Barcelona as the two sit atop the La Liga table.