The South American Football Confederation has initiated an investigation into the physical altercation involving Darwin Nunez and Colombian fans following the Copa America semi-final on Wednesday.
The match saw Colombia narrowly defeat Uruguay 1-0, advancing them to the tournament final.
After the intense game, Liverpool’s forward Darwin Nunez approached the stands and physically engaged with spectators. Some Colombian fans tried to restrain him before other players intervened.
The South American Football Federation has labeled the incident as “unacceptable.”
“It is unacceptable that an incident like this turns passion into violence. On the eve of the Copa America final, we want to reaffirm and warn that no action will be tolerated that tarnishes this global football celebration, which involves both the players and the fans present in the stadium.”
Uruguay captain Maria Gimenez attributed the unfortunate situation to the lack of on-site police and inebriated fans, noting that players had to protect their family members in the stands:
“There was no police, and we had to defend our families. This is the fault of two or three people who had a few too many drinks and don’t know how to drink.”
