5 Facts About Ramires

1. On 2 June, Ramires was named in Brazil's squad for the 2014 World Cup, held in Brazil.

2. On 21 July 2008, Ramires was named as the replacement for Robinho on the Brazil under-23 team for the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing.

3. On 29 October 2015, Ramires signed a four-year contract extension with Chelsea.

4. On 5 March 2012, Ramires signed a new five-year contract which would have kept him at Chelsea until 2017.

5. In 2009, Ramires moved to Portugal and signed for Benfica.