A violent quarrel between Uruguayan players and Colombian fans
A violent quarrel occurred after some of the stars of the Uruguayan national team and the Colombian fans, after the two teams’ match in the Copa America semi-finals.
The Colombian national team qualified for the final of the tournament after its victory over its counterpart. The Uruguayan scored a goal without.
Press reports said that the drunken Colombian fans attacked the Uruguayan fans, including the players’ families.
Reports added that Uruguayan national team players, led by Darwin Nunez and Jimenez, clashed with Colombian fans to protect their family.
Uruguayan star Jose said Jimenez: “We stormed the stands to save our families and newborn babies after Colombian fans attacked them.”