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Liverpool footballer, Darwin Núñez, was involved in an open argument with fans following Uruguay’s loss on Wednesday evening.
The striker was observed engaging physically with Colombia fans in the stands after the Copa America semi-final concluded.
According to the Uruguayan news source El Pais, the disturbance occurred near the section where the players’ friends and family were seated.
Núñez has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident.
Television cameras and spectators recorded Núñez climbing the railings and moving into the crowded stands at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was then seen confronting Colombia fans while others attempted to hold him back.
Other Uruguayan players were reportedly involved in the confrontation as well.
Uruguay’s captain, José María Giménez, stated that the players were trying to protect their families, calling the situation in the crowd a “disaster.”
He added, “There was no police presence, and we had to defend our families. This was caused by a few people who had too much to drink and couldn’t handle their alcohol.”
This incident followed Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the semi-final, which prevented them from reaching the Copa America final on Monday.
Núñez, who started the game as a forward for Uruguay, was unable to score from his four attempts on goal.
Colombia is set to face Argentina in the finals on Monday.
