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FIFA, Leagues Cup and against referee

FIFA president condemns Leagues Cup death threats made against referee
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns death threats made against referee Katia Itzel Garcia after she officiated a Leagues Cup game.
FIFA, CONCACAF, Mexican Football Federation condemn death threats against referee following Leagues Cup match
In the days following the incident, Katia Itzel Garcia has received strong backing from FIFA, CONCACAF, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), and her domestic league club, Monterrey. Each organization condemned the threats made against her and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting referees and combating violence in the sport.
FIFA's Infantino offers support to female referee Garcia over death threats
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed support for referee Katia Itzel Garcia and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) after the official revealed she was subjected to online abuse following a Leagues Cup match.
Mexico president backs woman referee facing death threats over Leagues Cup match
A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men’s match between Monterrey and Cincinnati received the backing
Mexican president backs threatened female football referee
A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's match between Monterrey and Cincinnati received the backing of her country's president on Wednesday.
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