Darwin Nunez and Uruguay involved in a huge fight with Colombian fans after semi final loss
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and some of his Uruguayan national teammates got involved in an outburst with the Colombian fans after losing to Colombia in the Copa America semi finals.
Colombia’s win over Uruguay was marred by the outburst that happened after the game as the Uruguayans led by Darwin Nunez claimed their families were attacked in the stands.
Captain of Uruguay Jose Maria Gimenez blamed the poor organization of CONMEBOL for the outburst stating that:
“Colombian fans in a certain section descended on all our families,” he said.
“They they won’t let us speak on the microphone. This is a disaster, our families were in danger. We had to rush into the stands to remove our loved ones with tiny newborn babies.
“It’s a total disaster. There wasn’t a single police officer. They showed up half an hour later. A disaster. And we were there, standing up for ourselves, for our loved ones.
“Hopefully organisers take a little more precautions with our families, with the people and those around the stadiums. Because this happens every game.
“Our families are suffering because of some people who have a few drinks and don’t know how to drink, who act like children. Hopefully, they’ll take more precautions for the next game so this doesn’t happen again, because this is a disaster.”
Luis Suarez, who consoled Darwin Nunez after he returned from the stands, said: “Some of the players had wives, small children, their parents, older relatives. They went to see how they were doing. Then those things started to happen, the images that you’ve seen.
“They were trying to protect their families. From what I saw, there were a lot of relatives and children affected. You’re left powerless in that situation.”
A statement from CONMEBOL read: “Our work is based on the conviction that soccer connects and unites us through its positive values. There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the field.
“We invite everyone in the remaining days to pour all their passion into cheering on their national teams and having an unforgettable party.”
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