The altercation involving Uruguay players and Colombia fans that overshadowed Wednesday's Copa América semifinal game between the two nations is officially under investigation. As Nnamdi Onyeagwara of The Athletic reported Thursday, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) released a statement confirming it is investigating the altercation that saw multiple Uruguayan players, including Darwin Núñez, clash with fans in the aftermath of the 1-0 Colombia win at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Uruguay players have entered the stands and a fight has broken out between fans and players pic.
twitter.com/XRbte2ibiy A fight broke out in the stands between Colombian fans and Uruguay players including Darwin Nunez. pic.
twitter.com/DEr0f5eMOy Onyeagwara relayed the statement: "The Disciplinary committee of CONMEBOL has opened an investigation to understand the sequence of events and the responsibilities of those involved in the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match between the national teams of Uruguay and Colombia. "On the eve of the final of Copa América, we want to reaffirm and warn that no action will be tolerated that tarnishes this global football celebration, which involves both the players and the fans present in the stadium, and which will be watched by hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.
"It is unacceptable that an incident like this turns passion into violence. Therefore, no behavior that harms the sporting compe.
