After the match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, some Uruguayan players took to the stands to exchange blows with the fans. Uruguay lost 1-0 the match that took Colombia to the final of the tournament.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and the Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo were at the forefront of the brawl. The Uruguayan captain Jose Maria Gimenez He said they were trying to defend their relatives.
“We want to confirm and warn that no action that tarnishes a world football celebration will be tolerated”the organization said in the statement announcing the opening of the file by the Disciplinary Unit of Conmebol.
“It is unacceptable that an event such as the one that occurred on this occasion should turn passion into violence. Therefore, any attitude that violates the sporting competition and the most beautiful spectacle in the world will not be tolerated.”he added.
The Conmebol statement
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