269 yellows and 30 reds... Sergio Ramos' insane stats 🥵
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Madness.
News about Sergio Ramos in Mexico. At 38 years old, the former PSG and Real Madrid player hasn't changed on the other side of the Atlantic, where he now plays for Rayados de Monterrey in Mexico.
After five matches played, the defender has already scored 3 goals, and of course, he has also received a red card.
For a kick on his opponent Guillermo Martinez during stoppage time, Ramos was sent off for the thirtieth time in his career. It's just crazy!
The 2010 World Cup champion is the most sent-off player of the 21st century. He also has 269 yellow cards and 123 goals scored.
A player truly unlike any other.
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