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Jesse Marsch Fined for Criticizing Referees

Red Bulls' Coach Jesse Marsch was Fined on Thursday for Criticizing MLS Officials

Ahead of this year's third Hudson River Derby, Jesse Marsch had some stern criticism for MLS officials.

Per mlssoccer.com, Marsch told reporters on Wednesday that New York City FC's star DPs, Frank Lampard, David Villa, and Andrea Pirlo, receive special treatment from referees.

Marsch said: “Going into New York City this weekend, I respect the way David Villa plays. He’s a great player but every game I watch he gets a piece of every defender before the ball comes. He fouls throughout the entire game.