Columbus Crew dismisses coach Federico Higuain after an incident involving a female referee during an MLS match. The outlets report that Higuain told the referee, “It’s a man’s game,” which led to disciplinary action.
Both sources state that the incident escalates beyond an internal review. According to Free Malaysia Today, Higuain had already been issued a red card and received a two-match suspension related to the conduct before the club takes the step of terminating his position. The Express Tribune similarly reports that Columbus axed him over the remarks made to the referee.
While the articles agree on the core facts—Higuain’s dismissal following the comment and the immediate disciplinary outcome—coverage differs slightly in emphasis. One focuses on the club’s decision, while the other highlights that formal match-related punishment (red card and suspension) was already in place prior to the dismissal.
