The Conmebol reported Thursday that it decided to open a file “to explain the sequence of events and the responsibilities of those involved” in the mess between the players of Uruguay and fans of Colombia took place in the stands of Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte (North Carolina) after the semifinal of America Cup.
“Due to the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match between the teams of Uruguay and Colombiathe Disciplinary Unit of Conmebol has decided to open a file to explain the sequence of events and the responsibilities of those involved,” the agency reported.
After the 1-0 victory of Colombia against Uruguaythe players of Uruguay Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez They jumped into the stands and got into a fight with some Colombian fans who, according to La Celeste, had an aggressive attitude towards their families.
“On the eve of the final of our America Cup “We want to affirm and warn that any action that destroys a global football festival will not be tolerated, where the protagonists and the fans present in the stadium in a final watched by hundreds of millions of spectators in the whole world is involved,” Conmebol assured.
“It is unacceptable that an event like what happened on this occasion turns passion into violence. Therefore any attitude that violates sports competition and the best show in the world that belongs to the whole family will not be tolerated, ” he concluded. .
Battlefield in Charlotte
There are many Uruguayan players, including DarNúñez, Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez won They jumped into the stands to fight Colombian fans during Wednesday’s semi-final match America Cup in between Uruguay and Colombia.
When the referee blew his whistle at the end of the match, there was a fight between the national team players in the center circle, which was quickly reproduced in the stands between the fans of both countries.
The most shocking thing happened when some players jumped into the stands with Núñez in front to join the fight between the fans as they were showered with objects and liquids.
Núñez, fists raised in a fighting position, received a punch to the face from one of the coffee team’s fans. The fight lasted for several minutes as the police tried in vain to separate those involved.
Source: La Verdad
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