Published 00:24 IST, August 29th 2024

Uruguay players banned after Copa America brawl

South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan internationals due to incidents at the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July.

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Uruguay players banned after Copa America brawl. Nunez suspended for 5 games, Bentancur 4 | Image: AP
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South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan internationals due to incidents at Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July.

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will be out for five Uruguay fixtures, including several in World Cup qualifying, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for four matches. Mathías Olivera, Ronald Araújo and José Maria Giménez will miss three games apiece.

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incident took place at Bank of America Stium in Charlotte, with Uruguay players involved in a brawl with fans after ir team lost 1-0 to Colombia. Núñez will also pay a fine of $20,000, Bentancur $16,000 and Olivera, Araujo and Giménez $12,000 each.

Seven or Uruguay players will also pay a fine of $5,000 apiece.

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Giménez told journalists after incident team were trying to protect ir families from Colombian supporters.

 

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00:24 IST, August 29th 2024