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American Soccer Club Fires Coach for Physical Violence Against Female Referee
Columbus Crew fired second-team coach Federico Higuaín on Tuesday evening following allegations of physical violence and sexist behavior toward a female referee. The incident occurred on August 23 when Higuaín grabbed the referee’s hand, refused to let go despite requests, and stated that soccer is a men’s sport. General Director Issa Tall announced the dismissal, citing Higuaín’s lack of remorse and refusal to apologize publicly. The Professional Soccer Referees Association criticized the initial two-match suspension as too lenient, emphasizing that women officials deserve respect and safety.
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