A closer look at what happened between Darwin Nunez and Colombia fans. 🇨🇴🇺🇾
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 11, 2024
Uruguay’s loss to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals was capped off in extremely ugly fashion as Darwin Nunez fought with fans in the stands afterwards.
The Liverpool forward, who endured a frustrating night in front of the goal, could be seen throwing punches in a video in scenes after the 1-0 defeat.
Nunez was held back by security as he raged at Colombia supporters in Charlotte North Carolina, with Jose Gimenez and Ronald Araujo spotted in the stands as well.
Gimenez said on TV afterwards that the players’ families – sitting in close proximity to the fans – were ‘avalanched’ by supporters, and that they’d stepped in to defend them.
‘This is an embarrassment, there wasn’t one police officer to control them. We had to go and defend our own just because they can’t control their drinking,’ he said.
Nunez sprung into action after a man in a black polo shirt with a credential around his neck began punching a nearby Colombia fan, after a drink was flung.
The Liverpool forward was seen consoling his baby daughter on the field after the fight.
Some supporters could also be heard screaming as the unsavoury scenes unfolded nearby.Â
Uruguay players Maximiliano Araujo and Sebastian Caceres were also among those spotted near the fans.Â
The families of Uruguay players were then escorted out of the stadium through a different exit to ensure their safety, according to reporter Favian Renkel.
Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa was asked about the scenes after the match, and said he ‘didn’t see everything.’
‘I went to the locker room…the Uruguayan players were thanking the Uruguayan fans for their support,’ he continued.
