Liga MX referee suspended after lying about Brian Rodríguez's insults

América and Monterrey drew 1-1 in a Liga MX match in the Apertura 2026 season.

During the game, América forward Brian Rodríguez insulted fourth official Yonatan Peinado after disputing a foul call.

Peinado did not report the insults to the match referee, and Rodríguez was not sent off.

The refereeing commission later asked Peinado why he had not reported the incident.

The commission said Peinado lied in his explanation after reviewing television footage.

He was suspended for dishonesty, not for making a decision on the field that was judged wrong.

The commission's response underlines that officials are expected to be truthful when explaining their actions.