Columbus Crew sack coach Federico Higuaín for ‘man’s game’ jibe aimed at female referee
Federico Higuaín made more than 200 appearances as a player for Columbus Crew. Photograph: Douglas DeFelice/USA Today SportsView image in fullscreenFederico Higuaín made more than 200 appearances as a player for Columbus Crew. This physical intimidation was compounded by a demeaning, sexist remark to the official: ‘Don’t forget, this is a man’s game.’“Women make every level of this game better.
- ▪Federico Higuaín made more than 200 appearances as a player for Columbus Crew.
- ▪Photograph: Douglas DeFelice/USA Today SportsView image in fullscreenFederico Higuaín made more than 200 appearances as a player for Columbus Crew.
- ▪This physical intimidation was compounded by a demeaning, sexist remark to the official: ‘Don’t forget, this is a man’s game.’“Women make every level of this game better.
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Federico Higuaín made more than 200 appearances as a player for Columbus Crew. Photograph: Douglas DeFelice/USA Today SportsView image in fullscreenFederico Higuaín made more than 200 appearances as a player for Columbus Crew. Photograph: Douglas DeFelice/USA Today SportsMLSColumbus Crew sack coach Federico Higuaín for ‘man’s game’ jibe aimed at female refereeClub coach also allegedly grabbed female official’s handReferees’ union criticises MLS’s two-match banAgencies Wed 23 Sep 2026 05.49 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMajor League Soccer club Columbus Crew have sacked their reserve team coach after he allegedly grabbed a female referee’s hand and told her “don’t forget this is a man’s game”.
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