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Referee Faces Backlash for Messi Jersey Request
2/21/2025
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- Concacaf referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava is in hot water after asking for Lionel Messi's jersey following Inter Miami's thrilling 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Ortiz explained he wanted an autograph for a family member with special needs, but this request breached the Confederation's code of conduct. Meanwhile, Messi shone brightly, scoring the decisive goal despite the frigid conditions.
