Honduras handed supporter ban after Mexico boss Javier Aguirre hit by beer can

Nov 19, 2024 1 min read
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre was struck in the head during a match against Honduras (Moises Castillo/AP)
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre was struck in the head during a match against Honduras (Moises Castillo/AP)

Honduras have been ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors after Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was hit by a can of beer following the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final.

Aguirre was left with blood pouring down his face when he was struck as he approached Honduras manager Reinaldo Rueda for a post-match handshake.

CONCACAF opened an investigation and has punished Honduras for “failing to implement adequate stadium security measures”.

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre walks on the pitch during a training session
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre was struck by a beer can (Moises Castillo/AP)

The governing body also warned that “more severe sanctions” could be imposed if similar incidents occur at future matches.

Honduras won the game 2-0, with the second leg scheduled for Wednesday.

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