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'Only happen in this league' - Monterrey's Sergio Ramos fined by FMF Disciplinary Committee over social post critical of referee

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    What prompted Ramos' reaction?

    Ramos’ complaints came after two disallowed goals. The first was correctly ruled out for offside, but the second sparked controversy, as there seemed to be neither a foul nor an offside by Monterrey - a decision that left the former Real Madrid star furious.

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    The social media post

    Following the game, Ramos took to social media to vent his frustration at referee Luis Fernando Santander, posting that incidents like this “only happen in this league.”

    “What a shameful foul he called. Then I get wrestled in corners and they say it’s just part of the game… Today’s call was a joke. This only happens here in this league,” Ramos posted.

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    Four stitches for Ramos

    The Rayados captain also updated fans after taking a hard tackle late in the match from Anthony Lozano, which left him with a cut above his eye.

    “To everyone asking, thanks a lot - I’m fine. Four stitches on the eyebrow and another mark for the memories. I don’t want a life without scars,” Ramos wrote.

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    Tijuana is next

    Monterrey now shifts its attention to Sunday’s clash against Xolos in Tijuana. Domenec Torrent’s side sits second in Liga MX with 25 points.