"Resurrection of the nuclear tooth". Uruguay Nunes + Colombia fan clash. There was Luis Suarez in the dark
Jul 12, 2024
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An unprecedented event broke out in the semifinals of the Copa America. The players and the crowd got into a scuffle.
Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina, USA, on the 11th (Korea time) when Uruguay and Colombia played in the semifinals.
The Uruguayan players, who lost 0-1, exchanged punches with fans wearing Colombian jerseys. Darwin Nunes is at the center. It was a hand-to-hand battle, and it wasn't just a physical fight. A ruthless fistfight was exchanged, reminiscent of a mixed martial art.
According to local reports, a drunk Colombian fan attacked the family of the Uruguayan team, and the enraged Uruguayan players caused a strong clash with the Colombian fan.
Football media 90min 'Police neglected the family safety of Uruguay's players. 'It's a disaster,' said the British Daily Mail, while the 'Nunes punched a fan in the stands. Copa America plunged into chaos, and Uruguay finished the tournament ugly after losing to the semifinals.
Different arguments were also raised.
Uruguay's leader Luis Suarez is at the center of it.
The British Daily Star said the Copa America semi-final between Colombia and Uruguay was thrown into chaos as fans fought on the field, and as expected, Luis Suarez was at the center of it.
Let's also see who triggers this confusion. Suarez approached Miguel Borha, leaned over and said something, then pushed his chest and walked away during the melee. There is a scene in which he comes back after colliding with the head of Colombia's star James Rodriguez and points his finger at Borja' Suarez lost his cool when the end whistle went off. It's not just limited to the ground. Nunes was one of the Uruguayan players who shared a fistfight with Colombian supporters.
Luis Suarez, who is 37 years old this year, is a legend in Uruguay's soccer. Barcelona has won a total of 13 cups and is considered the best striker in the world. He is also close to Lionel Messi, and joined Major League Soccer Inter Maiai with Messi in the twilight period. However, he shows a completely different appearance both outside and inside the ground. He is gentle outside the ground, but he transforms into a bad boy inside the ground. He has a hot temper.
In particular, the 'nuclear tooth' incident is famous. In 2010, he was suspended for seven games for biting midfielder Bakal's neck against PSV Eindhoven, and in 2013 he was suspended for 10 games for biting Ivanovic's arm against Chelsea.
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