Referee who asked Lionel Messi for his autograph ‘banned for SIX MONTHS’ and faces indefinite punishment if he reoffends

Referee who asked Lionel Messi for his autograph ‘banned for SIX MONTHS’ and faces indefinite punishment if he reoffends

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Referee who asked Lionel Messi for his autograph ‘banned for SIX MONTHS’ and faces indefinite punishment if he reoffends

Source: The Sun

Author: Anthony Chapman

Published: Feb, 26 2025 17:06

Summary at a Glance

Mexican official Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava, 36, made the bizarre request during last week’s Champions Cup clash between Inter Miami and Sporting Kansas City.

A REFEREE who asked Lionel Messi for his signature has reportedly been banned for six months.

Messi was seen putting his hand on the back of the neck of a New York City coach.

And ESPN reports Nava has now been banned for six months from CONCACAF competitions.

As for Messi, he found himself in hot water at the weekend following a clash in the MLS.

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