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FMF Disciplinary Commission Overturns João Pedro’s Red Card

After reviewing video and documentary evidence, the FMF nullified the late sending-off, ensuring San Luis can field João Pedro in Friday’s clash with Puebla.

Overview

  • The commission ruled the club’s investigation request “procedente” following analysis of match footage and submitted documents.
  • João Pedro’s 90+3 red card in the Jornada 4 loss to Cruz Azul was overturned as an unjust sanction.
  • VAR audio revealed referee Jassiel Reynoso admitting “Me equivoqué,” intensifying scrutiny of officiating standards.
  • Atlético de San Luis will head into Friday’s fixture at Estadio Cuauhtémoc with a full-strength squad.
  • The case underscores Liga MX’s formal appeals mechanism for on-field decisions and fuels debate over VAR and referee oversight.