Referee banned for six months after Messi request
Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has been banned for six months after asking Lionel Messi for his autograph, ESPN reports. Nava approached Messi at the end of Inter Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup victory over Kansas City last week and requested an autograph for a family member with special needs.
Concacaf Suspends Referee Marco Ortiz for Requesting Messi’s Autograph
Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has found himself at the center of controversy after requesting an autographed jersey from Lionel Messi following Inter Miami’s 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 on February 19,
Referee who asked for Lionel Messi's autograph handed six-months ban
Lionel Messi has been the face of MLS & his club since his arrival in America. During the games we have seen the opposition players also approach.
Ref given six-month ban for Lionel Messi autograph request - source
Referee banned from officiating in Concacaf competitions for six months after asking Lionel Messi for his autograph, a source has told ESPN.
Concacaf disciplines referee who asked Lionel Messi for his jersey after match
Statement from Concacaf does not detail any punishment, but says official “acknowledged his mistake" and apologized for the incident.
CONCACAF Warns Its Referees After an Autograph Request to Lionel Messi
Oops, referees in the eye of the storm. During the match between Kansas City and Inter Miami in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, an unusual situation sparked controversy. At the end of the match,
Referee who asked for Lionel Messi jersey swap disciplined by CONCACAF
CONCACAF have reprimanded referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava for requesting Lionel Messi’s jersey after he had officiated Inter Miami’s 1-0 win over Sporting KC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup
Referee slapped with six-month ban after making special request to Lionel Messi during Inter Miami's Champions Cup clash with Sporting Kansas City
A referee has reportedly been banned for six months after asking Lionel Messi for his autograph at the end of an Inter Miami game.
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Referee fined after asking Messi for jersey
Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava was fined for requesting Lionel Messi's jersey after Inter Miami’s game with Kansas ...