Concacaf has taken disciplinary action against referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava for a post-match incident where he apparently requested Lionel Messi's shirt. It was later clarified that Ortiz Nava sought an autograph for a special needs family member. However, this request still contravened Concacaf’s rules for match officials, prompting an investigation. While Ortiz Nava has acknowledged his error and accepted the consequences, the specific disciplinary measure remains undisclosed. The incident occurred after Inter Miami's 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, raising questions about referees’ conduct in professional sports.
Concacaf is aware of the interaction that occurred between referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava and player Lionel Messi immediately following the final whistle of last night's Concacaf Champions Cup match between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami CF.
Upon investigation, Concacaf has learned that the referee approached the player to request an autograph for a family member with special needs. The referee's conduct does not align with the Confederation's Code of Conduct for match officials.
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