FIFA President Backs Referee Amid Online Abuse Uproar
FIFA President Gianni Infantino supports referee Katia Itzel Garcia after she faced online abuse and death threats following a controversial decision in a Leagues Cup match. The Mexican Football Federation promised assistance as Infantino denounced discrimination and violence in football and society.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his support for referee Katia Itzel Garcia and the Mexican Football Federation following a flood of online abuse directed at Garcia after a contentious Leagues Cup match. The official, who has extensive officiating experience, reported receiving death threats.
In the match between FC Cincinnati and Monterrey, Garcia's decision to award a controversial goal to Cincinnati, leading to their 3-2 victory, sparked outrage among Monterrey fans. Infantino took to Instagram to condemn the threats against Garcia, stating that there is no place in football or society for such abuse.
The FMF assured that it would provide guidance and support to Garcia throughout the complaint process. Infantino reaffirmed FIFA's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable and standing by FMF and CONCACAF in condemning unacceptable actions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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