An MLS club dismisses Federico Higuain after he makes a sexist remark to a female referee during a match, according to multiple reports. The punishment announced by the club includes termination rather than a short suspension.
One outlet and other coverage also report that Federico Higuain is initially suspended for two matches. In those accounts, the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) says the suspension is inadequate, noting the sanction falls “drastically short.” The reports describe the dispute around the comment—described as suggesting “this is a man’s game”—and link it to the referee incident.
Across the articles, the central points focus on the same incident and its consequences: the remark toward the female referee, the initial disciplinary action involving a two-game suspension, and the subsequent decision by the MLS club to fire him. The sources differ mainly in wording and whether they lead with the firing or the earlier suspension.
