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Bragantino to punish defender for misogynistic remark against referee
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Defender Gustavo Marques of Red Bull Bragantino made misogynistic comments against referee Daiane Muniz after his team's elimination by São Paulo in the Paulistão quarterfinals on February 21, 2026. The club repudiated the statements and announced it will punish the player, while the Federação Paulista de Futebol condemned the incident and will refer it to the Justiça Desportiva.
PSSI Referee Committee Chairman Yoshimi Ogawa has revealed the major challenges facing referees in Indonesia, including netizen attacks on their families via social media. He stressed the need to protect referees from excessive pressure while maintaining refereeing quality standards. The statement comes amid evaluations of national referee performance.
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South Africa's Springboks secured a 32-14 victory over Italy in Turin despite playing most of the match with 14 players after lock Franco Mostert received a red card in the 11th minute. The team is appealing the decision, citing inconsistencies in refereeing, following a similar incident involving Lood de Jager against France the previous week. Coaches express frustration over the impact on players and the game's fairness.