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Katia Itzel García, a Mexican referee who officiated the Leagues Cup match between Rayados de Monterrey and FC Cincinnati, has reported receiving death threats and verbal abuse from alleged fans blaming her for Rayados' 2-3 defeat. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), Concacaf, and the Leagues Cup organizers have publicly condemned the threats and expressed their support for García. FC Juárez also voiced backing for the referee amid the intimidation. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the threats and extended his solidarity to García and the FMF. The incident has drawn attention from various football authorities, highlighting concerns over the safety and protection of match officials.
Deportes | El presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, expresó su apoyo el lunes a la árbitra Katia Itzel García y a la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol, después de que la colegiada revelara que fue víctima de abusos en Internet. ⚽️ https://t.co/cuQNKyZwlr
From @WSJopinion: Instead of protecting its transformative star, the WNBA’s leadership ignores the relentless targeting of Caitlin Clark. That approach could turn into a legal liability for the league, writes @SeanMcleanAdv. https://t.co/omHyKW9e9Q
Gianni Infantino, presidente de la FIFA, condenó las amenazas recibidas por la silbante mexicana Katia Itzel García, tras su actuación en el partido entre Rayados de Monterrey y FC Cincinnati, correspondiente a la Leagues Cup 2025. https://t.co/tqoC3ypBnM
