MADRID, March 7 — Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said his two-match ban for dissent is “ridiculous” and that he is being made an example of as a newer player in LaLiga.

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The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) suspended the 20-year-old for showing contempt towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano after receiving a red card in Real’s 2-2 league draw with Valencia on Saturday.