Mexican referee receives 12-match ban for kneeing player

Match official Fernando Hernandez has received a 12-game suspension after intentionally kneeling a player in the match between America against Leon on Sunday.

Rodillazo del árbitro al jugador de León, esto le puede costar la carrera a Fernando Hernandez, Archundia como explicas esto, agresión del árbitro. pic.twitter.com/QzOjGxwpbg

— Felipe Ramos Rizo (@ramosrizo) April 2, 2023

Lucas Romero and his teammates angrily demanded a video review of America’s equalizer in the 2-2 draw, before being kneed by Hernandez.

The reaction from Romero prompted him a two-game ban.

“To the fans and public in general, I offer an apology, as well as to Romero, for my reaction,” Hernandez had said.

“I would never attack him or any other player. I am aware of this and I will abide by the decision of the Disciplinary Commission.”

Romero cleared the air after the game, explaining that he did not in any shape or form demand a suspension for the match official.

“Obviously referees are human beings, many times they can make mistakes and those mistakes end up developing what happened, a lot of misunderstandings,” the Argentinian told Mexican broadcaster TUDN.