MLS coach sacked after sexist remark to female referee
Published 6d ago · Updated 6d ago
MLS takes a zero-tolerance stance on sexism by firing a reserve coach over inappropriate remarks to a referee.
Columbus Crew dismissed their reserve team coach following an incident where he refused to release a female referee's hand and made a discriminatory remark. The club took swift action after the coach told the official that the sport was a man's game. This high-profile dismissal highlights ongoing efforts to address sexism and enforce professional standards within professional soccer leagues.
- The dismissed coach is the brother of former professional player Gonzalo Higuain.
- The incident occurred during a match officiated by a female referee.
- The coach physically detained the official's hand during the confrontation.
Why it matters
Professional sports organizations face increasing scrutiny regarding workplace conduct and respect for officials, making swift disciplinary action standard for sexist behavior.
What outlets agree on
Both sources confirm that the MLS club Columbus Crew fired their reserve team coach after he made a sexist comment about the sport being a man's game to a female referee.
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- The IndependentGonzalo Higuain’s brother sacked by MLS club after telling female referee ‘this is a man’s game’6d ago · open ↗
- BBC SportMLS coach sacked after sexist remark to female referee6d ago · open ↗
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