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Mexican referee Katia Itzel García hit by ball during Querétaro vs Tigres match
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Mexican referee Katia Itzel García hit by ball during Querétaro vs Tigres match

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican referee Katia Itzel García was hit by a ball during a Liga MX match between Querétaro and Tigres.
  • The incident occurred after she signaled a foul, and the ball was kicked directly at her by Querétaro player Paulo Victor.
  • Former referee Francisco Chacón criticized both the player's action, suggesting he should have been expelled, and García's perceived lack of character and performance.

Mexican referee Katia Itzel García faced a tense moment during a Liga MX match between Querétaro and Tigres when she was struck by a ball. The incident happened after García, who officiated in the 2026 World Cup, signaled a foul against Querétaro. Paulo Victor, a player for Querétaro, then kicked the ball directly at the referee.

The action drew mixed reactions, with some questioning García's performance and character. Former Liga MX referee Francisco Chacón voiced his strong disapproval on social media. He stated that Victor should have been expelled for intentionally hitting the referee. Chacón also commented that García lacked the necessary level and character to officiate the match.

Chacón's statement, shared widely, highlighted the controversy surrounding the incident. He described Victor's action as "shameful" and questioned why the player was not ejected. The former referee's comments underscored a debate about refereeing standards and player conduct within Mexican football.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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