Typically this happens in Europe or South America, but this happened in the United States.
intense 1-0 Uruguay's players, including their star player, lose to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals in Charlotte, North Carolina. Darwin Nunez) climbed into the stands and got into a fight with Colombian fans.
Things escalated when drinks were thrown at Uruguayan players as they walked towards a group of fans who were already engaging in violent altercations. (RELATED: After disastrous Copa America defeat, USMNT finally fires Gregg Berhalter, now it's time to prepare for World Cup glory)
Nunez was seen getting into a scuffle with supporters after a drink was thrown at him, but he was not the only one. Midtjylland midfielder Emiliano Martinez Barcelona's defender Ronald Araujo He was also fighting with the fans.
After the match, Colombian and Uruguayan players were seen to be separated in midfield at times.
CONMEBOL have yet to comment on the matter at this stage but a suspension is expected to be imposed.
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After the loss to Colombia, Uruguay players stormed the stands at the Bank of America Stadium and started fighting, led by Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez. pic.twitter.com/VE3unKObSa
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) July 11, 2024
Uruguayan players entered the stands and a fight broke out between fans and players. pic.twitter.com/XRbte2ibiy
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2024
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After the final whistle, there was some fierce fighting between Colombia and Uruguay. pic.twitter.com/F3f8bR7SlP
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2024
Daniel Munoz hit me with an elbow 😳 pic.twitter.com/rOA3kZ41Bi
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2024
Who knew Ron Artest played football?
