MXIn the third matchday of the Apertura 2026 Liga MX season between Querétaro and Tigres, referee Katia Itzel faced criticism from former referees like Francisco Chacón. Experts noted her poor performance, including missed calls that could have affected the game. Chacón accused Itzel of being included solely to meet gender quotas, arguing forced inclusion harms football, refereeing, and her self-esteem. He criticized her low level of competence. Additionally, Itzel was criticized for failing to address a deliberate ball incident involving Paulo Victor of Gallos.
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