Liverpool footballer Darwin Núñez was concerned in an altercation with spectators after his nationwide crew Uruguay have been overwhelmed on Wednesday night.
The striker was seen bodily confronting Colombia followers within the stands after the ultimate whistle within the Copa America semi-final.
In line with Uruguayan outlet El País, dysfunction broke out near the place family and friends members of the Uruguay crew have been positioned.
Núñez is but to remark publicly on the incident.
TV cameras and followers captured photos of Núñez climbing up railings and making his manner into the crowded stands of the Financial institution of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He may then be seen confronting Colombia followers as others tried to restrain him.
Different Uruguay gamers have been reportedly concerned within the incident.
Uruguay captain José María Giménez mentioned the gamers have been attempting to defend their households, describing the scenario within the crowd as a “catastrophe”, Reuters reported.
He continued: “There was no police and we needed to defend our households. That is the fault of two or three individuals who had just a few too many drinks and do not know how you can drink.”
Núñez was seen hugging his son on the pitch after the altercation.
South American soccer’s governing physique Conmebol “strongly condemned” the incident and mentioned it might launch an investigation.
“There is no such thing as a place for intolerance and violence on and off the sphere,” it added.
The brawl occurred after Uruguay slumped to a 1-0 defeat towards Colombia within the final 4 match, denying them a spot in Monday’s Copa America closing.
Shortly earlier than the gang dysfunction started, gamers and training workers had clashed on the pitch after the match ended.
Núñez began the sport up entrance for Uruguay however couldn’t convert one among his 4 makes an attempt on purpose.
Liverpool signed the ahead for an preliminary £64m from Portuguese facet Benfica in June 2022. He has scored 20 targets in 65 appearances for the membership.
BBC Information has contacted Núñez’s consultant for remark.
Colombia will play Argentina in Monday’s closing.