Javier Aguirre Injured By Beer Can Thrown From Stands The Mexican coach was struck after his team's defeat to Honduras, prompting calls for accountability and safety measuresMexican national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre faced a shocking incident at the end of what was already a tense match against Honduras. While Aguirre attempted to shake hands with his counterpart, Honduran coach Reinaldo Rueda, he was suddenly struck by what appeared to be a full beer can thrown from the stands. The moment, captured on various social media platforms, showed Aguirre being hit on the head, resulting in blood streaming down his face. Aguirre, 65, handled the aftermath with surprising calmness during the post-match press conference, downplaying the incident as merely part of the game. Despite the violence, Aguirre appeared focused on the future, acknowledging the importance of the upcoming rematch against Honduras, scheduled for November 20.

Source: BBC November 17, 2024 07:46 UTC