Overview
- The punch occurred in an América vs. Chivas legends friendly in McAllen, Texas, sending the goalkeeper to the turf and forcing a brief stoppage.
- Blanco later approached the keeper to apologize, the two shook hands, and play resumed without further incident.
- Footage spread widely on social platforms, prompting debate over acceptable conduct in celebratory exhibitions.
- Accounts differ on the goalkeeper’s identity, with RÉCORD and El Imparcial naming Sergio Hernández and Excélsior citing Sergio Rodríguez.
- Some clips show a preceding shove by the keeper and Blanco contended there was no intent, though no official disciplinary action has been reported.