The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) have opened an investigation into the altercation involving Uruguay players and Colombia fans following the Copa America semifinal on Wednesday.
A number of Uruguayan players, including Darwin Nunez, clashed with Colombian fans after the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Altercations broke out between supporters in the stands with players entering the area where their families — including children — were situated in the stadium.
A statement from CONMEBOL read: “The Disciplinary committee of CONMEBOL has opened an investigation to understand the sequence of events and the responsibilities of those involved in the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match between the national teams of Uruguay and Colombia.
“On the eve of the final of Copa América, we want to reaffirm and warn that no action will be tolerated that tarnishes this global football celebration, which involves both the players and the fans present in the stadium, and which will be watched by hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.
“It is unacceptable that an incident like this turns passion into violence. Therefore, no behavior that harms the sporting competition and the most beautiful spectacle in the world, which belongs to the entire football family, will be tolerated.”
Despite beind reduced to ten men after Daniel Munoz was sent off in the 46th minute, Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jefferson Lerma.
They will face Argentina in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
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