Columbus Crew sack coach Federico Higuaín for ‘man’s game’ jibe aimed at female referee
By AgenciesWednesday 23 September · 12:49

Club coach also allegedly grabbed female official’s hand Referees’ union criticises MLS’s two-match ban Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew have sacked their reserve team coach after he allegedly grabbed a female referee’s hand and told her “don’t forget this is a man’s game”. Federico Higuaín was sent off for the incident, which occurred during a MLS Next Pro league match, and was later given a two-match ban. Columbus Crew’s general manager, Issa Tall, said in a statement: “We determined it’
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