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Jul 13, 2024
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The British Tribune reported on the 13th (Korea Standard Time) 'Uruguay Football Association issued a statement on Nuñez's actions in the melee in Copa America.
Uruguay lost 0-1 in the Copa America 2024 semifinals against Colombia at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina on the 11th.
The result of the game was not the only problem. After the game, some of the Uruguayan squads rushed to the stands where Colombian fans were located as if they were going to fight, and some media criticized the Uruguayan players.
In particular, Núñez was criticized for approaching the fans and actively trying to fight. There were also public calls for disciplinary action against the players.It has been reported that FIFA will also conduct an investigation into the incident.
However, there was a different reason for the case. It was Colombian fans who angered the players by threatening the Uruguayan team's family.
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Uruguay's El-Baise also 'After the game, Colombian fans began to salivate at Uruguay's players. Just in time, the Uruguayan players' families were nearby, and they attacked them. Although the Uruguayan Association intervened, the Colombian crowd did not stop attacking. Understanding the situation, Uruguayan players rushed to the stands to help their families, and immediately fought with Colombian fans. Núñez, Jiménez and Matthias Olivera were the first to run', explaining the situation at the time.
Along with FIFA, the South American Football Federation (CONMEBOL) will fully understand the background of the incident. In the case of Núñez, his actions were released on video, and he was also caught by fans in the process of protecting his family.
With the Uruguay Football Association's allegations and accurate investigations, attention is also expected to be paid to whether Uruguayan players can avoid disciplinary action.
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