In a tense match between Mexico and Honduras, a fan threw a beer can that struck Javier Aguirre in the head, causing a bleeding wound. Former footballer Jorge Valdano expressed his outrage stating, "It's football, not war." The aggression was condemned by several journalists and Mexican supporters, who called for the responsible party to be punished with imprisonment.
José Ramón Fernández labeled the incident as "deplorable" and lamented that violence tainted the outcome of the match. The Confederation of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean Football (Concacaf) has not yet made any statements regarding this, but it is expected to impose a harsh penalty on the Honduran Football Federation for the behavior of its supporters.
The attack occurred after the Mexican team conceded some goals, which unleashed Javier Aguirre's anger, as he constantly questioned the referee's decisions. After the match, a supposed fan threw a bottle at him, causing the head injury. Despite the aggression, Aguirre remained calm.
The situation has generated outrage in the football community due to the unnecessary violence at a sporting event. Strong measures are expected to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future and to ensure the safety of spectators and participants on the playing field.
