Unexpected collision: Diego Rossi accidentally strikes assistant referee at corner kick
Monterrey forward Diego Rossi accidentally kicked an assistant referee while attempting to take a corner kick during a match against Guadalajara.
A bizarre incident took place during the Liga MX Apertura 2026 Round 14 clash between Monterrey and Guadalajara. Forward Diego Rossi was involved in an accidental collision with an assistant referee near the end of the first half.
The moment occurred in the 43rd minute at the Estadio BBVA. As Rossi prepared to take a quick corner kick, he did not notice that assistant referee Enrique Martínez Sandoval was standing near the ball, as play had not yet been authorized. During his motion to strike the ball, Rossi accidentally kicked the official in the calf.
Rossi lost his balance and fell to the pitch, while the official remained standing. The Monterrey forward expressed his frustration, complaining that the assistant was in his path, though the situation remained a purely accidental and humorous sequence.
The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Guadalajara, with Roberto Alvarado scoring the decisive goal. Monterrey's evening was difficult, featuring a missed penalty by Lucas Ocampos, a red card for Orbelín Pineda, and a late equalizer by Rossi that was disallowed by VAR due to a handball.