Mexico legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco sent off for spitting at referee during MLS match

Blanco, the head coach of MLS side Necaxa, was sent off in the first half of a match against the New England Revolution

Blanco was caught on camera spitting at referee Alan Kelly in the 35th minute of the match

Mexico legend Cuauhtémoc Blanco was sent off for spitting at a referee during an MLS match between his side Necaxa and the New England Revolution on Saturday.

Blanco, who is the head coach of Necaxa, was caught on camera spitting at referee Alan Kelly in the 35th minute of the match.

Kelly immediately sent Blanco off, and Necaxa went on to lose the match 1-0.

This is not the first time that Blanco has been involved in a controversial incident during his time as a coach.

In 2020, he was fined by the Mexican Football Federation for making homophobic comments towards a match official.

Blanco is one of Mexico's most decorated players, having won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999 and the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 1993 and 1996.

He also played in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups.

Blanco's behavior has been condemned by many people, including the Mexican Football Federation.

The FMF has said that it will investigate the incident and take appropriate disciplinary action.

It is unclear what punishment Blanco will face, but it is likely that he will be suspended for multiple matches.

This incident is a black mark on Blanco's legacy as a player and coach.

It is important for players and coaches to set a good example for others, and Blanco's behavior fell well short of that standard.