The signing of Sergio Ramos by Club Rayados de Monterrey is progressing with determination, but the first obstacle has arisen in fulfilling the Spanish defender's wish, recognized for his successful time at Real Madrid. Ramos has requested a very special number for his new jersey: 93.
In the 2014 Champions League Final, with the score against 1-0 against Atlético de Madrid, Ramos scored a goal in the 90+3 minute that allowed his team to equalize and force extra time. That feat not only gave Real Madrid the opportunity to win the most prestigious tournament in Europe but also became an iconic moment for Madridistas. The famous 'ninetieth minute and Ramos' became a mandatory reference in the player’s career.
For this reason, Sergio Ramos has thought of paying tribute to this emblematic moment in his career by using the number 93 on his new jersey in Monterrey. However, this wish has been halted by a regulation in Liga MX that restricts the use of extremely high numbers on player jerseys.
According to the current regulations, players in the Mexican league must wear a number from 1 to 35, with no exceptions. The only way a player could use a number outside that range would be through a special written request approved by Liga MX, provided there is appropriate justification.
This inconvenience does not diminish the excitement of Rayados and Ramos fans, who eagerly await the player's arrival at the Mexican club. However, it will be interesting to see how the Monterrey club addresses this situation and whether it will find an alternative that allows Sergio Ramos to pay tribute to his historic goal, even symbolically.
The unknown that remains is what other number the Spanish player will choose to wear on his Rayados jersey.
