Uruguay footballers clash with Colombia fans after Copa America match
Al Jazeera
Uruguay captain Jose Maria Gimenez said his players were trying to defend their families from violent fans.
Uruguay’s football players clashed with Colombia fans following their Copa America semifinal defeat, and security personnel had to step in to restore order.
After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina in the US on Wednesday, videos on social media showed what appeared to be Uruguay players climbing into the stands and exchanging blows with opposition fans.
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBO) said it is investigating the incident and that it strongly condemns any acts of violence that affect football.
“Our work is based on the conviction that soccer connects and unites us through its positive values,” said CONMEBOL, the governing body for regional football.
“There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the field.”
