Antonio Mohamed criticizes referee Katia Itzel García after Toluca-Cruz Azul draw

A 3-3 draw between Toluca and Cruz Azul in Liga MX has sparked intense controversy regarding the performance of referee Katia Itzel García. Toluca coach Antonio Mohamed criticized García, stating she is “not at the level” required for such high-stakes matches and claiming that “with a normal referee, we would have won the game.”

Mohamed specifically highlighted several disputed incidents, including the failure to issue red cards to Gonzalo Piovi and Willer Ditta. Ditta, a Colombian defender for Cruz Azul, was filmed making physical contact by pushing assistant referee Maximiliano Gómez after a goal was disallowed for offside. Ditta faces potential severe sanctions from the FMF for this conduct.

Following the match, García responded to the criticism via social media with posts regarding hypocrisy and religious themes, though she did not name Mohamed directly. The incident has reignited debates over officiating standards in Mexican football.