The Mexican Soccer Federation has issued a press release condemning violence amongst followers, after one Mexico fan stabbed one other at a Sunday match
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican Soccer Federation issued a press release Tuesday condemning violence amongst followers, after one Mexico fan stabbed one other at a Sunday match.
The violence occurred at a stadium in Santa Clara, California, the place Mexico’s nationwide workforce misplaced 1-0 to Qatar.
Video of the assault confirmed a number of Mexico followers scuffling within the stands. One other fan, additionally carrying a Mexico jersey, approached with a knife and stabbed one of many males concerned within the scuffle.
The wound seemed to be close to the person’s neck or higher torso, and it could possibly be seen spurting blood.
The federation issued a press release to “roundly condemn these acts of violence,” and it provided to work with native authorities to keep away from such occasions sooner or later.
Each Qatar and Mexico superior to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.