Marco Antonio Ortiz
Marco Antonio Ortiz is a Mexican referee who gained attention for requesting a signed jersey from Lionel Messi for a family member with special needs after a match between Inter Miami and Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup. His actions have led to potential sanctions from Concacaf.
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Costa Rica:
Marco Antonio Ortiz is the referee who will officiate the match between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, having previously been involved in a controversy with Lionel Messi.
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Costa Rica:
Marco Antonio Ortiz is the Mexican referee officiating the match between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
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Costa Rica:
Marco Antonio Ortiz is the referee assigned for the upcoming match between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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Mexico:
Marco Antonio ‘Gato’ Ortiz forgives a player from América for his expulsion and asks him not to complain about the plays.
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Mexico:
Marco Antonio 'Gato' Ortíz made a controversial decision to award a penalty that benefited América.
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Costa Rica:
Marco Antonio Ortiz generated strong criticism during the match between Necaxa and Atlanta United due to a VAR review without signal.
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Guatemala:
Marco Antonio Ortiz made several controversial decisions during the match between Guadalupe and Guatemala.
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Mexico:
Marco Antonio Ortiz validated the own goal that allowed Tigres to advance to the semifinals.
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Iceland:
Marco Antonio Ortiz has been suspended for six months for asking Lionel Messi for an autograph.
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Honduras:
Marco Antonio Ortíz received a punishment for his conduct not adhering to the Concacaf code of conduct.
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