Unprecedented: André-Pierre Gignac Sees First Red Card in 11 Years in Mexican Soccer and Confronts Referee Adonai Escobedo
Gignac sees first red in LigMX
In a moment that stunned fans and pundits alike, Tigres UANL star André-Pierre Gignac was sent off for the first time in his 11-year career in Mexican soccer. The incident occurred during a heated Liga MX match and quickly became one of the most talked-about episodes of the season, not only because of the red card itself, but also due to Gignac’s visible confrontation with referee Adonai Escobedo . Gignac, widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign players in Liga MX history, has built a reputation for competitiveness, leadership, and professionalism since arriving in Mexico in 2015. Despite his fiery playing style and constant involvement in physical duels, he had remarkably avoided a straight red card—until now. The sending-off came after a sequence of tense exchanges and fouls in a highly charged match. After a controversial decision by Escobedo, Gignac reacted angrily, protesting the call with strong gestures and verbal اعتراضs. The referee showed no hesitation, issuing a red car…
