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.
AdvertisementAltercations broke out between supporters in the stands with players entering the area where their families — including children — were situated in the stadium.
They will face Argentina in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
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Persons:
Darwin Nunez, —, Daniel Munoz, Jefferson, Nick Tre . Smith
Organizations:
South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, Uruguay, Copa America, Uruguayan, Colombian, Bank of America, “, Copa, Getty
Locations:
Colombia, Charlotte , North Carolina, Uruguay, Jefferson Lerma, Argentina