FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proven help for referee Katia Itzel Garcia and the Mexican Soccer Federation (FMF) after she stated she acquired on-line abuse and loss of life threats.
Garcia was focused after she refereed a Leagues Cup match between FC Cincinnati and Monterrey final Thursday. In the course of the match, she gave a objective to Cincinnati that many Monterrey followers believed was offside. Cincinnati went on to win 3-2, which induced anger on-line.
Garcia has additionally officiated in different main males’s soccer occasions, akin to Liga MX, the Gold Cup, and the Olympic Video games.
Infantino reacted on Instagram, saying:
“I’m dismayed and saddened by the threats in opposition to referee Katia Itzel.
There is no such thing as a place in soccer or in society for abuse, discrimination, or violence.”
He added that FIFA stands with the FMF and CONCACAF in strongly condemning the threats, and promised full help in bringing these accountable to justice.
The Mexican Soccer Federation additionally stated it’ll assist Garcia with the authorized criticism course of and information her via reporting the abuse to the authorities.
