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Uruguay players brawl with fans after their Copa America semifinal defeat vs. Colombia

Jul 11, 2024 | Community News

July 11, 2024

Following their Copa America semifinal defeat, Uruguay players were involved in a clash with Colombia fans in Charlotte, North Carolina. Videos on social media captured Uruguay players entering the stands and engaging in altercations with opposition supporters after Colombia secured a 1-0 victory. The incident prompted security intervention to restore order.

Uruguay’s Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo were prominently involved, with captain Jose Maria Gimenez stating they were defending their families amidst the chaos. CONMEBOL, South American football’s governing body, condemned the violence and launched an investigation into the incident, emphasizing the importance of soccer’s unifying values and denouncing intolerance and violence.

Both teams also had confrontations on the field after the final whistle. Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa expressed surprise over the incident, initially thinking the players were acknowledging fans before learning about the altercation.

Speaking following the match, Uruguayan defender Jose Giminez blamed the incident on a lack of security, saying that he went over there to protect his family, accusing fans of drinking too much and starting trouble. 

Colombia’s Jefferson Lerma’s first-half header secured their place in the final against Argentina, while Uruguay will face Canada in the third-place match. The fallout from the incident underscores ongoing concerns about fan behavior and player safety in football competitions.

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