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Ramires gets four-game ban for ref rage

The former Chelsea midfielder has been punished for charging towards a referee during a Chinese Super League match.

Ramires has been hit with a four-match ban by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) after charging at the referee following a red card for Jiangsu Suning last week.

The Brazilian was sent off for his part in a post-match scuffle, which took place just after the final whistle in Jiangsu's 2-1 defeat to Shandong Luneng.

The former Chelsea midfielder reacted furiously to the decision, with teammates having to restrain him as he attempted to run towards the match official.