By Gura Garcia
11 Jul 2024, 16:53 PM EDT
Conmebol expressed itself today, Thursday, and let the public know that A disciplinary file was opened to determine the events that occurred and the responsibility of those involved in the clashes, after the match between the national teams of Colombia and Uruguay for the semifinals of the 2024 Copa América that is taking place on US soil.
Colombia to the grand final against Argentina
After the match that took place at the Bank of America stadium facilities In the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, some players from the Uruguayan team went up to the stands and exchanged blows and other things with the fans who showed their support for the Colombian national team. Finally, Uruguay was defeated 1-0 in the match that gave them their ticket to the grand final on Sunday, July 14 in Colombia, where they will have to face Argentina, led by the idol of Rosario and Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), Lionel Messi.
Players involved in the beating and the reason for doing so
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez and FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo, were at the forefront of the huge brawl that broke out in the stands. Uruguayan captain José María Giménez commented at the time, live and direct through the media present on the pitch, that they were trying to defend their relatives.
“We want to ratify and warn that no action that tarnishes a “World Football Festival” were part of the organization’s words in the statement announcing the opening of the file by the Disciplinary Unit of Conmebol.
“It is unacceptable that an event such as the one that occurred on this occasion, turns the passion in violence. Therefore, any attitude that violates sporting competition and the most beautiful spectacle in the world will not be tolerated,” he added.
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