Aguirre's Injury Sparks Concacaf Review

Mexico's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre was hit by a beer can thrown from the stands, resulting in a bloody head injury following his team's 2-0 defeat to Honduras in a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal match. The incident occurred as Aguirre approached Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda for a post-match handshake, drawing widespread condemnation from both the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and the Mexican soccer federation, emphasizing the need for a safe environment in football. Despite the injury, Aguirre downplayed the incident, stating, 'it's football,' and praised Honduras for their victory. Rueda apologized for the incident, expressing regret that it marred the match's outcome. The incident will be reviewed by Concacaf's disciplinary committee. Mexico will need to overcome the 2-0 deficit in the return leg on Tuesday to advance in the tournament.