In The Aftermath Of The Commotion With Colombian Supporters, Darwin Nunez Was Threatened With Heavy Sanctions

Darwin Nunez clashed with Colombia supporters (Instagram/@darwin_n9).

JAKARTA - Uruguay national team player Darwin Nunez was overshadowed by severe sanctions after being involved in a commotion with Colombia supporters. The incident occurred after the 2024 Copa America semifinal match on Thursday, July 11, 2024, morning WIB, between Uruguay vs Colombia.

In the semifinals, Uruguay was forced to give up 0-1 from Colombia at the Bank of America Stadium. Throughout the match, the match was fierce and even brought tension.

However, Jefferson Lerma's single goal could not be answered by Uruguay until the end of the match.

The competition atmosphere was also felt not only in the field, but also in the stands. After the match, Nunez and other Uruguayan players were even involved in a fight with a number of Colombian supporters.

The video of Nunez's commotion and Colombian fans has gone viral on social media. In the circulating footage, Nunez is seen in the front position of the squad when leaving the field involved in an argument.

Tensions exploded after one of Colombia's supporters threw water at Nunez. The Liverpool striker's emotions peaked and fired punches that targeted at three Colombian fans. Ronald Araujo who was near Nunez was involved in a commotion.

This situation then received sharp attention from the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol). They strongly condemn that they do not even hesitate to impose severe sanctions related to this incident. They also ensure that there is no place for violence on and off the field.

"Conmebol strongly condemns all acts of violence that affect football. Our work is based on the belief that football connects and brings us together, through positive values," their statement reads, quoted Friday, July 12, 2024.

"There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the pitch with serious sanctions. We invite everyone in the remaining days to devote the whole spirit of encouraging the team and creating an unforgettable party."

Meanwhile, until now, Nunez's representative has not commented on the incident that occurred at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, United States.

However, the Uruguay Football Federation (AUF) defended player behavior. AUF assessed that the actions taken by players were reasonable because they wanted to protect families trapped in riots.

As is known, Nunez and several other players want to visit the family area. They want to save their families from danger.

However, they were then intercepted by Colombian supporters and clashes broke out.