An ugly scene unfolded during Friday night’s CONCACAF Nations League game between Honduras and Mexico when Honduran fans threw a full can at the head of Mexico manager Javier Aguirre, opening up a large gash.
The incident occurred following a 2-0 victory for Honduras. Social media footage shows Aguirre walking across the field while fans threw objects onto the field around him. One of the objects, a full can, then struck Aguirre in the head and exploded with liquid. Aguirre can be seen recoiling before reaching up to his head. The object opened up a gash in his head and Aguirre quickly began to bleed substantially.
Mexico Manager Javier Aguirre Downplays Violence From Honduras Fans
To his credit Aguirre, who is 65 years old, appeared to take the incident in stride, continuing over to shake the hands of Honduras coaching staff. He downplayed the incident when asked by reporters after the match.
“They deserved to win, they were better than us in areas, I’ve got nothing left but to congratulate them, and well, to try to lift my team’s spirit. The other thing, there’s no point in even mentioning it because well it’s football, I’m not one to complain,” he said, per ESPN.
But fan violence is nothing new, particularly in CONCACAF. Following a 3-0 victory by the USA over Mexico in Las Vegas last year, riot police had to be called in to break up several fights. Additionally, Mexican fans have been banned from previous matches for both use of a homophobic chant and throwing items at players on the field.
“The security of the teams and fans is a priority for Concacaf. These types of violent behaviors have no place in football,” Concacaf said, adding that the incident will be referred to its disciplinary committee for “further review and investigation.”
Similar statements have become commonplace for CONCACAF. But unless the confederation hands down serious consequences, nothing is likely to change in the future.
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Honduras Fans Hit Mexico Manager Javier Aguirre In Head With Full Can Causing Gash
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