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American Club Fires Coach Following Misconduct Toward Female Referee
Columbus Crew has dismissed Federico Higuaín, coach of their reserve team Crew 2, following allegations of physical and sexist misconduct toward a female referee. Local reports indicate Higuaín previously received a two-match suspension for squeezing the referee's hand and stating, "Don't forget this is a man's sport." General Manager Issa Tall confirmed the termination was necessary to uphold club standards for leadership after evaluating recent incidents. Higuaín, formerly a player for Columbus Crew, D.C. United, and Inter Miami, is the brother of former top footballer Gonzalo Higuaín. The Professional Soccer Referees Association reported the incident involving the male coach's inappropriate behavior during a reserve competition match.
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