The referee Katia Itzel Garcia reports death threats and the FMF supports her to Katia Itzel Garcia, a referee with a FIFA badge, publicly denounced an internet user who threatened to kill her after officiating the match between Monterrey and Cincinnati, while the Mexican Football Federation published a statement showing support and advising her to report the events to the authorities.

These threats arose from an offside that was validated as a goal in favor of the Major League Soccer (MLS) squad, where he made comments of hate, violence, intimidation and warnings for her physical integrity and that of her family, before which the referee did not hesitate to share them publicly through her Instagram account.

In response to these threats published by the user "Aldaiir Gzm" and the email account aldair_guzman19, she made countless comments that generated full support from fans and the media, condemning the events given the seriousness of what was published against the refereeing professional.

The Mexican Football Federation will support her in filing a complaint

For now, the Mexican Football Federation has spoken out about the serious incident against its affiliate, showing its full support and urging it to file a complaint with the authorities, as well as issue a press release.

"The FMF strongly condemns the acts of intimidation and threats directed against the referee with a FIFA badge, Katia Itzel Garcia.

Emphasizing the commitment to respect, integrity and safety, the FMF confirmed that the Mexican referee will remain in constant communication with CONCACAF and Leagues Cup.

The Federation will advise and accompany Katia in the process of reporting to the corresponding authorities, likewise, the FMF is in constant communication with CONCACAF as well as with the Leagues Cup Organizing Committee with the sole objective of guaranteeing the integrity and safety of Katia and all referees in the tournament.

For now, the Leagues Cup has not reported whether the aforementioned referee will be scheduled for the remaining matches of the first phase in this competition that integrates the teams of Liga MX and Major League Soccer and where referees from Mexico, the United States and Canada direct.

In turn, Katia Itzel Garcia published a message of gratitude to the Mexican soccer authorities for the support they have given her immediately and morally and directly sympathizing with her matter to provide her with all the means so that this This issue does not go unpunished.

“I thank all the people and organizations that have reached out and provided help and action against the threats received. Especially the FMF, Concacaf, and Leagues Cup. Let's not normalize violence!”.