Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez
Colombia has defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the semi-final match of the Copa America Cup. Jefferson Lerma scored the only goal for Colombia in this match. It was because of him that the Colombia team was successful in winning the match. With this victory, the Colombia team has confirmed its place in the finals. Colombia team has made it to the final of Copa America after 23 years. They will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the final. The match between Colombia and Uruguay was played in North Carolina. But a big controversy has arisen in this match.
Fight between Darwin Nunez and fans
After losing the match, Uruguayan players clashed with the fans. A video is going viral on social media, in which Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez climbs the stands and then has a scuffle with the fans. The fans are kicking and punching fiercely and in response, Darwin Nunez was also seen fighting with the fans. Other Uruguayan players were also seen clashing with the fans. Ronald Araújo was at the forefront in this. Then the security personnel had to come to the rescue. Many fans punched Darwin Nunez. Apart from this, a fan also hit him on the head. Then the fighting escalated.
‘The matter is being investigated’
South American football body CONMEBOL has condemned the incident and said it is investigating the matter. Any type of violence that affects the game will not be tolerated. Our work is based on the belief that football connects and unites us through its positive values. There is no place for violence in this.
Uruguay captain said this
Uruguay captain Jose Maria Jimenez said that the players were trying to protect their families throughout the incident. Please be careful, we have families in the stands. There are small children. There was no police and we had to protect our families. It is the fault of two or three people.
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