Sheinbaum Denounces Death Threats Against Referee Katia García

President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly backed Mexican referee Katia Itzel García after the official reported receiving death threats and misogynistic insults following her performance in last week’s Leagues Cup match in the United States, where Monterrey lost 3–2 to FC Cincinnati. In her 6 Aug. morning press conference, Sheinbaum said García "has to be three times better than a man to be recognised" and pledged that federal authorities will contact the 32-year-old to determine what support she needs. The president condemned the online intimidation as an example of gender-based violence that persists in Mexican society. Sheinbaum’s remarks reinforced statements issued earlier this week by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the Mexican Football Federation, both of whom denounced the threats and urged respect for match officials. García’s case has drawn broader attention to the challenges faced by women working in men’s professional football.