Columbus Crew fires reserve team coach Federico Higuaín following an incident involving a female referee, according to reports from both outlets. The Athletic reports that Higuaín strongly shook the referee’s hand and told her, “Don’t forget, this is a man’s game.” The Winnipeg Free Press also reports that the club dismisses Higuaín after the incident.
The reports describe the dismissal as Crew taking disciplinary action related to remarks and conduct toward the referee. While both sources agree on the firing and the involvement of a female official, they emphasize the incident differently: The Athletic focuses on the specific words attributed to Higuaín, while the Winnipeg Free Press centers on the fact that the incident leads to his termination.
