Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez was concerned in a brawl with followers after Uruguar’s defeat to Colombia of their Copa America semi-final.
Uruguay gamers, together with Nunez, went into the stands of the Financial institution of America Stadium in Charlotte after violence reportedly broke out into the gamers’ household part.
Footage confirmed Nunez climbing up railings earlier than confronting Colombia followers as others tried to restrain him.
Uruguay gamers stated they entered the stands to “rescue” their households.
Luis Suarez stated: “Obviously if someone is attacking your family you want to go and defend them but that doesn’t justify the image that it created.
“We had to protect our families that were there. What I could see there was a lot of family, a lot of children of my team-mates who were trapped and things were falling on them and you felt helpless.”
Uruguay defender Jose Gimenez advised FOX Soccer: “They stormed all our families, a section of Colombia fans. This is a disaster. Our family is in danger.”
CONMEBOL launched an announcement after the sport saying that it strongly condemns any act of violence that impacts the sport.
“Our work is based on the conviction that soccer connects and unites us through its positive values,” the assertion stated.
“There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the field. We invite everyone in the remaining days to pour all of their passion into cheering on their national teams and having an unforgettable party.”
Colombia gained the sport 1-0 due to Jefferson Lerma’s first-half winner, regardless of enjoying your complete second half with 10 males after Dani Munoz’s crimson card in first-half stoppage time.
They are going to play Argentina within the closing on Monday.