Katia Itzel García, a Mexican referee who officiated the Leagues Cup match between Monterrey's Rayados and FC Cincinnati, has reported receiving death threats and verbal abuse from alleged Rayados fans who blamed her for the team's 2-3 defeat. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), Concacaf, and Leagues Cup organizers have condemned the threats and expressed their support for García. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also publicly condemned the threats and showed solidarity with the referee and the FMF. Additionally, FC Juárez and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum have voiced their support for García, with Sheinbaum emphasizing the challenges female referees face. The federal government has indicated it will provide assistance to García in response to the threats. The incident has sparked broader discussions about online harassment and the safety of sports officials in Mexico.