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Eleven Uruguay players were reported for the brawl at Bank Of American Stadium

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By Edgardo Avelar

12 Jul 2024, 03:19 AM EDT

The consequences of the Violent acts by Uruguayan national team players, They are about to cause eleven of their members and a manager to be suspended or fined by Conmebol as a result of their participation in the brawl that occurred at the end of the match where They lost their place in the final against Colombia 1-0.

Players who are at risk of being sanctioned, according to Argentina’s portal, Doble Amarilla, The players included in the report are: Matias Viña, Santiago Mele, Darwin Nunez, Josema Gimenez, Mathias Olivera, Facundo Pellistri, Ronald Araujo, Brian Rodriguez, Emiliano Martinez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Sebastian Caceres.

As will be remembered from the events that have gone around the world on the field and in the stands of Bank Of America Stadium, The Uruguayans could not bear the frustration of defeat and decided to pour out their anger against the members of the Colombian team, as well as with several fans, which led to shameful acts led by Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez and Toluca striker Maximiliano Araújo.

In addition, the leader Marcelo García suffered the same fate and will defend himself in the coming hours. Although he was not part of the official delegation of the Uruguayan Football Association, he was in the box watching the match.but it still appeared in the report where they included the players from the team led by Marcelo Bielsa.

🚨#ALERT | 11 players from #Uruguay were informed after the incidents vs #Colombia

📌 They are: Matias Vine, Santiago Mele, Darwin Nunez, Josema Gimenez, Mathias Olivera, Facundo Pellistri, Ronald Araujo, Brian Rodriguez, Emiliano Martinez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Sebastian Caceres pic.twitter.com/1b3FeEnmUK

— double yellow ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@okdobleamarilla) July 12, 2024

On the other hand, the highest Uruguayan football body has until July 17 to respond to the complaint and present evidence that would reduce a future sanction for players and the manager, who would be removed from the competition. upon receiving the order to return immediately to his country so as not to make the conflict against Uruguayan football any bigger.

Conmebol seems to be washing its hands

Taking into account the seriousness of the events, Conmebol announced that the sanctions will be effective until the end of the Copa América.undoubtedly continues to prioritize business over the image and spirit of the rules, by not acting more vigorously.

The football world hopes that at least this Thursday some more severe sanction will be announced for theThe two Uruguayan players Darwin Núñez and Maximiliano Araújo, for their direct participation, but with this informationany type of sanction is ruled out in the continental event for the Charrúas.

Charlotte (United States), 10/07/2024.- Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (C) scuffles with fans after Uruguay lost after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semi-finals match between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 10 July 2024. EFE/EPA/BRIAN WESTERHOLT
Richard Núñez is one of the eleven Uruguayan players who were reported for the violent acts at the end of the match against Colombia and who are at risk of being suspended in the future by Conmebol.
Credit: Brian Westerholt | EFE

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