Javier Aguirre Injured by Can After Mexico Loss

Javier Aguirre, the head coach of Mexico's national soccer team, was injured when a beer can was thrown from the stands, striking him on the head after his team's 2-0 defeat to Honduras in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals. The incident left Aguirre with a head wound that required four stitches, but he downplayed the event in a post-match press conference, stating, 'It’s just football.' Honduras' coach, Reinaldo Rueda, condemned the act, apologizing on behalf of his team and emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable. Concacaf has announced an investigation into the incident, stressing that fan and player safety is a priority. The teams will meet again for the second leg in Mexico, where Aguirre's side aims to overcome the two-goal deficit. This match continues to be significant for both teams as they vie for a spot in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.