The whistlers have been in the eye of the hurricane more than once in Mexican football.
Throughout history, the referees in the MX competition They have given a lot to talk about. Be it controversial decisions or off-field issues, they have often been in the news and the center of attention in Mexican football.
The most recent scandal played him Fernando Hernandezwho, when trying to calm down an attempted altercation during the América vs León match in the Clausura 2023, ended up kneeling a Panzas Verdes footballer, for which he was suspended for twelve games.
In GOAL We take a look at some of the most remembered controversies of the referees in Liga MX.
STRIKE FOR AGGRESS
During a game MX cupthe then defense of America, Pablo Aguilarheadbutted him Fernando Hernandez, situation for which he was suspended for 10 games. The referees’ union thought this punishment was not enough and went on strike, so that day 10 of the Clausura 2017 tournament could not be played.
ALLEGATIONS OF RACISM
Champion Maganda accused of being a victim of racism because of his skin color in 2018, arguing that this was the reason for his departure from the Arbitration Board. Two years later he reappeared in the friendly tournament Copa por México, but in 2021 he was fired again, allegedly because he did not meet the requirements to whistle in the MX competition.
ATTACK ON THE PRESIDENT
Edward Codesalwho was chairman of the Arbitration Commission, was intimidated and assaulted by Fidel Kuri, owner of Veracruz, in a box at the Luis ‘Pirata’ Fuente stadium. This action cost the manager a one-year suspension.
Source: Goal