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Gonzalo Higuain's brother sacked by MLS club after telling female referee 'this is a man's game'

The Independent reportWednesday 23 September, 09:34 UKSingle source

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Columbus Crew sacked reserve team manager Federico Higuaín after he allegedly squeezed a female referee's hand and told her 'this is a man's game' during an MLS NEXT Pro match.

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