10 Highlighted Points about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

1. Debut, March 10, 2024 Katia Itzel García's first Liga MX game was Pachuca vs Querétaro.

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2. Historic Moment García became the second woman ever to referee in Liga MX.

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3. First Female VAR Referee She's the first woman to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in a Liga MX match.

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4. Second Game: April 12, 2024 Her second Liga MX game was Puebla vs Cruz Azul.

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5. Controversial Penalty A penalty awarded by García in the Cruz Azul game sparked debate.

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6. Player Reaction A Puebla player, Sebastián Olmedo, confronted García after the penalty call.

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7. Standing Her Ground García stayed calm and issued a yellow card to Olmedo for his outburst.

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8. Accomplished Referee García began refereeing in 2015 and has experience in international tournaments.

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9. Finals Expertz She has refereed major women's finals, including the U-17 World Cup.

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10. Breaking Barriers García's presence paves the way for more female referees in Liga MX.

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Caitlin Clark Lands Historic Shoe Deal with Nike

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1. Debut, March 10, 2024 Katia Itzel García's first Liga MX game was Pachuca vs Querétaro.

1. Debut, March 10, 2024 Katia Itzel García's first Liga MX game was Pachuca vs Querétaro.

2. Historic Moment García became the second woman ever to referee in Liga MX.

2. Historic Moment García became the second woman ever to referee in Liga MX.

3. First Female VAR Referee She's the first woman to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in a Liga MX match.

3. First Female VAR Referee She's the first woman to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in a Liga MX match.

4. Second Game: April 12, 2024 Her second Liga MX game was Puebla vs Cruz Azul.

4. Second Game: April 12, 2024 Her second Liga MX game was Puebla vs Cruz Azul.

5. Controversial Penalty A penalty awarded by García in the Cruz Azul game sparked debate.

5. Controversial Penalty A penalty awarded by García in the Cruz Azul game sparked debate.

6. Player Reaction A Puebla player, Sebastián Olmedo, confronted García after the penalty call.

6. Player Reaction A Puebla player, Sebastián Olmedo, confronted García after the penalty call.

7. Standing Her Ground García stayed calm and issued a yellow card to Olmedo for his outburst.

7. Standing Her Ground García stayed calm and issued a yellow card to Olmedo for his outburst.

8. Accomplished Referee García began refereeing in 2015 and has experience in international tournaments.

8. Accomplished Referee García began refereeing in 2015 and has experience in international tournaments.

9. Finals Expertz She has refereed major women's finals, including the U-17 World Cup.

9. Finals Expertz She has refereed major women's finals, including the U-17 World Cup.

10. Breaking Barriers García's presence paves the way for more female referees in Liga MX.

10. Breaking Barriers García's presence paves the way for more female referees in Liga MX.

Caitlin Clark Lands Historic Shoe Deal with Nike

Caitlin Clark Lands Historic Shoe Deal with Nike

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