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Minutes after the Copa América final was determined, tensions flared at Bank of America Stadium.
Following Colombia's 1-0 semi-final triumph against Uruguay, cameras captured an argument between Uruguay players and Colombian fans in the stands.
The event occurred while the Uruguayan families were sitting, and the players complained about the lack of security measures.
Darwin Núñez, a Liverpool player, was observed throwing punches despite attempts by security and teammates to stop him. Barcelona's Ronald Araújo was also seen in the fights.
Darwin Núñez, a Liverpool player, was observed throwing punches despite attempts by security and teammates to stop him. Barcelona's Ronald Araújo was also seen in the fights.
A fight broke out in the stands between Colombian fans and Uruguayan players, including Darwin Nunez.
"It's a complete disaster." According to The Athletic, Uruguay's José María Giménez stated that there were no police officers present. "They [security] arrived half an hour later. A calamity. And we were there, standing up for ourselves and our loved ones.
"Hopefully, organizers will take a little more precautions with our families, the people, and those near the stadiums. Because this occurs in every game.
"Our families are suffering because of those people who have had a few drinks, don't know how to drink, and behave like children. Hopefully, they'll take greater steps in the next game to avoid this happening again, because it's a disaster."
Uruguay hopes Núñez won't miss their third-place match against Canada.
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