Referee Who Asked Lionel Messi for Jersey

Mexican referee disciplined for seeking Messi autograph
Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava found out the hard way that there are consequences for seeking an autograph from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup winner Lionel Messi -- he was hit with a CONCACAF disciplinary sanction.
Referee asks Lionel Messi for autograph in Champions Cup clash; hit with disciplinary action by Concacaf
The final whistle of Inter Miami CF’s Concacaf Champions Cup match against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night at Children's Mercy Park saw a referee ask Lionel Messi for his autograph, forcing Concacaf to put out a statement to confirm their disciplinary action against the official.
Referee Who Asked Lionel Messi for Jersey After Match Disciplined by CONCACAF
CONCACAF has disciplined the referee who appeared to ask for Lionel Messi's jersey following Inter Miami's 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night. In a statement released on Thursday (h/t Paul Tenorio of The Athletic),
Concacaf disciplines ref for Lionel Messi autograph request
Concacaf has disciplined referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava after he was seen apparently asking Lionel Messi for his shirt following Inter Miami CF's Concacaf Champions Cup win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.
CONCACAF Warns Its Referees After an Autograph Request to Lionel Messi
Oops, referees in the eye of the storm. During the match between Kansas City and Inter Miami in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, an unusual situation sparked controversy. At the end of the match,
Messi autograph request lands Concacaf referee in hot water
Everyone wants a Lionel Messi autograph...and we mean everyone. Referee Marco Ortíz was disciplined by Concacaf on Thursday after the federation found that he had asked Messi for an autograph in the moments following Inter Miami's 1-0 Concacaf Champions Cup first-leg win over Sporting Kansas City.
Lionel Messi’s peculiar interaction with Mexican referee prompts Concacaf to impose strong sanctions
Despite harsh weather conditions, Inter Miami earned its first official win of the season by defeating Sporting Kansas City. However, Lionel Messi found himself at the center of controversy. His interaction with the Mexican referee led to a CONCACAF sanction.
Referee fined after asking Messi for jersey
Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava was fined for requesting Lionel Messi's jersey after Inter Miami’s game with Kansas City in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
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