MEXICO CITY, June 9 (Reuters) - The head coach of Mexico's national soccer team, Miguel Herrera, will be fined for a breach of ethics for tweeting his support for the country's Green Party in last Sunday's midterm election, a top soccer official said on Tuesday.
The ethics code of Mexico's soccer federation requires both coach and players to remain neutral in matters of religion and politics.
Federation director Hector Gonzalez said in a radio interview that the fine could reach 140,000 pesos ($8,990).
"He recognizes that he made a mistake," said Gonzalez.
Herrera on Sunday tweeted, "Don't forget to vote, let's go for the Greens.