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CONMEBOL, South America’s soccer governing body, has launched an investigation following a violent altercation between Uruguay players and Colombian fans at the end of their Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday.
After Colombia’s 1-0 victory in Charlotte, videos surfaced showing Uruguay players climbing into the stands and clashing with opposition fans. Notable players involved included Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo. Captain Jose Maria Gimenez later explained that the players were trying to protect their families.
On the field, players and staff from both teams also engaged in a confrontation after the final whistle. CONMEBOL issued a statement on Thursday, emphasizing their commitment to investigating the events and identifying those responsible. The organization stressed that violence would not be tolerated in the tournament.
“It is unacceptable that an incident like this turns passion into violence.”
What happened after the game?
Emotions ran high throughout the match, particularly after Colombia played the second half with ten men. The final whistle triggered two flashpoints. One was an on-field melee involving players and staff. A more serious confrontation came in the stands. Videos showed Nunez and other Uruguay players climbing into the stands to protect their families. The Liverpool star appeared to throw a punch after a fan struck him.
Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa initially thought his players were going to thank their fans. Nonetheless, he soon realized the severity of the situation. “I learned that there were other kinds of unfortunate difficulties,” he said. CONMEBOL‘s statement condemned the violence but did not address security or organizational issues at the stadium.
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-07-12 16:09:43
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