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MLS coach sacked after sexist remark to female referee

Published by BBC Sport on September 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM ET

MLS club Columbus Crew sack their reserve team coach after he refused to let go of a female referee's hand and says "don't forget this is a man's game".

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