Overview
- In Jornada 6 at Estadio Jalisco, Marco Antonio ‘Gato’ Ortiz awarded two penalties to América in a 4-2 win over Atlas, drawing heavy criticism from fans and pundits.
- On Aug. 28, director Juan Manuel Herrero released a signed breakdown concluding the key rulings were correct, including a VAR-advised offside that nullified an Atlas goal.
- The commission highlighted Ortiz’s experience and stated he is under consideration to represent Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Ortiz was not sidelined and will referee Jornada 7’s Santos Laguna vs. Tigres UANL at TSM Corona.
- A day earlier, Ortiz posted an Instagram message stressing “knowledge” over “opinions” and limited comments, as debate referenced a run of seven América penalties in his last six games officiating the club.