In the context of the match between Mexico and Portugal, the opening of the Azteca Stadium, now renamed Banorte Stadium, was shaken by a tragedy, with the death of a fan who was apparently intoxicated. The Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) reported that in the box area of the Mexico City Stadium, an intoxicated fan tried to go from the second to the first level by jumping on the outside. The maneuver ended in disaster; the man fell to the ground floor, was attended to by medical personnel, but died. The incident occurred on a day filled with tension, traffic chaos, protests, and security operations around the venue, which makes the balance of the day even more delicate. The event, which was intended to be historic due to the stadium's reopening and its international showcase, ended with a tragedy.
What happened in the box area? According to information released by the SSC, the fan, presumably under the influence of alcohol, attempted to descend between levels on the outside of the structure in the box area. It was during this attempt that he fell to the ground floor. Although he received immediate medical attention, authorities confirmed he died as a result of the fall. The SSC emphasized that due to this incident, the corresponding authorities were notified, although the information is still developing and no further details about the victim's identity or possible additional reviews in the area have been released.
Chaos during the reopening The incident adds to a complicated day around the stadium. Hours before the Mexico vs. Portugal match, the area had reported blockages, stuck trucks, protests against gentrification, traffic disruptions, and arrests for ticket resale. People arrived at the stadium with their transparent bags and the new jersey with the name "el maguito". What should have been a night of celebration for the stadium's new chapter turned into a day with multiple crisis points, and now also with a tragedy that directly hits the event's image.
