Following Uruguay's close 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Copa America semi-finals, a heated argument broke out between Uruguayan players and Colombian supporters in the stands.
The incident occurred after the final whistle on Wednesday evening in a part of the stadium where several family members of Uruguayan players were sitting.
As several Uruguayan players, including striker Darwin Núñez, approached the stands, the confrontation with the Colombian fans quickly turned into a physical altercation. Punches were thrown and objects including drinks and food were thrown between the two groups.
"CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Committee has launched an investigation to understand the events and responsibilities of those involved in the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match between the national teams of Uruguay and Colombia," South said in a statement. American soccer's governing body, as quoted by The Athletic.
"On the eve of the Copa America final, we would like to reaffirm and warn that any actions that tarnish this global football celebration will not be tolerated, including both the players and fans present in the stadiums, and which Hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world will watch.
It said, "It is unacceptable that such an incident turns passion into violence. Therefore, any behavior that harms a sporting competition and the most beautiful spectacle in the world, which belongs to the entire football family, will not be tolerated." Will go.”
10-man Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 and qualify for the Copa America final, where on Sunday they will try to capture the second continental title in their history against Argentina.
After losing in the semi-finals, Uruguay will play Canada at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday to decide third place.
The incident occurred after the final whistle on Wednesday evening in a part of the stadium where several family members of Uruguayan players were sitting.
As several Uruguayan players, including striker Darwin Núñez, approached the stands, the confrontation with the Colombian fans quickly turned into a physical altercation. Punches were thrown and objects including drinks and food were thrown between the two groups.
"CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Committee has launched an investigation to understand the events and responsibilities of those involved in the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match between the national teams of Uruguay and Colombia," South said in a statement. American soccer's governing body, as quoted by The Athletic.
"On the eve of the Copa America final, we would like to reaffirm and warn that any actions that tarnish this global football celebration will not be tolerated, including both the players and fans present in the stadiums, and which Hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world will watch.
It said, "It is unacceptable that such an incident turns passion into violence. Therefore, any behavior that harms a sporting competition and the most beautiful spectacle in the world, which belongs to the entire football family, will not be tolerated." Will go.”
10-man Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 and qualify for the Copa America final, where on Sunday they will try to capture the second continental title in their history against Argentina.
After losing in the semi-finals, Uruguay will play Canada at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday to decide third place.
