MLS coach sacked after sexist remark to female referee
Summary
Columbus Crew fired their reserve team coach, Federico Higuain, after he made a sexist comment and physically held onto a female referee’s hand during a game. The Professional Soccer Referees Association said the two-game suspension Higuain received was too short and criticized his behavior.Key Facts
- Federico Higuain was the reserve team coach for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- During a game, he refused to let go of a female referee’s hand and said, "don't forget this is a man's game."
- Higuain was sent off (removed from the game) and received a two-match suspension.
- Columbus Crew’s general manager said Higuain did not meet the club’s standards and fired him.
- The Professional Soccer Referees Association called the two-game ban too light and condemned Higuain’s actions as physical abuse and sexism.
- The referees’ group emphasized that female referees deserve respect and a safe working environment.
- Higuain is the brother of former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.
- The incident happened during an MLS Next Pro league match, a developmental soccer league.
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