Sergio Ramos complained to RFEF president about VAR decisions during Barcelona games – report

Spanish news outlet El Confidencial has made a massive revelation about former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, claiming that the defender wrote to the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, pressuring him over refereeing decisions that date back to 2019.

In a series of conversations released by the outlet, it has been revealed that Ramos expressed his displeasure towards a VAR review while also complaining about the alleged arbitration favours to FC Barcelona.

The incident dates back to January 20, 2019, when Barcelona played Leganes. Their second goal, scored by Luis Suarez, in a 3-1 win was surrounded by controversy as the Uruguyan seemed to have hit the opposition goalkeeper with his boot in the build-up to the goal.

Ramos contacted Rubiales the following day and below are the excerpts of the conversation.

“Rubi, we are starting to become very worried by the VAR issue, above all with Barca. It’s an absolute disgrace and the referees don’t have the nerve for it. Did you see the foul from [Luis] Suarez on the goalkeeper for the 2-1? It’s a joke,” wrote the defender.

Rubiales responded the next day.

“Good afternoon, Sergio,” he greeted. 

“You are the captain of the national team, you have hundreds or thousands of games behind you and better than anyone you understand that sometimes there are different opinions about a fact. 

“As you well know, I don’t get involved in these matters. We work day-to-day so that the refereeing body has more tools and their efficacy improves.”

To this, the former Madrid captain replied,

“Very politically correct, congratulations. I hoped for a personal opinion about the Barça thing from yesterday because it’s a scandal and now they are destined to win the league one way or another. I understand your stance. A big hug,” he concluded.

As it turns out, Barcelona did go on to win the league and the victory over Leganes had little to no effect as the difference between them and the second-placed Atletico Madrid was an impressive 11 points. 

Real Madrid, on the other hand, finished third with 68 points.