Video: “Tuca” Ferretti and his homophobic references that could cost him a harsh sanction in Liga MX
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Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti had a good time without causing controversy within the Liga MX . However, the Brazilian coach of Juarez FC made a couple of derogatory and homophobic comments that could cost him a harsh sanction. The incident occurred at the press conference after the game that his club had against Tigres.
“ Are there old women? No right? Fags? The first one, who’s going to be the first fag? Pure males, then “, that’s how the” Bigotón “started the press conference. However, these comments have cost him a wave of complaints and criticism through social networks.
In fact, it is worth mentioning that the Mexican Football Federation has worked hand in hand with the FIFA with the intention of eradicate any type of derogatory comments in Aztec football . El Tri has been one of the most affected in Concacaf and Ferretti’s gesture represents a setback in the goal of the federative entities.
In this sense, the Brazilian would have all the cards against him and could be sanctioned. This was stated by the disciplinary committee of the tournament.
“ A process of investigation against Ricardo Ferretti. The Disciplinary Commission informs that it decided to open a investigation procedure ex officio for the statements issued at a press conference by the DT. Ricardo Ferretti de Oliveira “, reported the agency.
On the other hand, the president of Liga MX Mikel Arriola , also rejected this type of act and endorsed the possible sanctions that Juárez FC and “Tuca” will have to abide by. .
“I want to respect that process and I want the resolution itself to be independent. I do not want to anticipate the resolution because the Commission has been forceful with this type of conduct “, commented Mikel Arriola, president of Liga MX.