CONMEBOL Investigates Post-Match Violence at Copa America Semi-Final

CONMEBOL has launched an investigation following clashes between Uruguay players and Colombian fans after the Copa America semi-final. Videos showed Uruguay players engaging with fans in the stands. Actions from both teams led to field confrontations. The governing body promised strict measures against violence.

CONMEBOL has launched an investigation following violent clashes between Uruguay players and Colombian fans that erupted after the Copa America semi-final match on Wednesday, the South American soccer governing body announced.

After Colombia's 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina, videos surfaced on social media depicting Uruguay players climbing into the stands and confronting opposition fans. Players Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo were notably involved, with Captain Jose Maria Gimenez stating that they were defending their families.

Additional confrontations occurred on the field involving both teams' players and staff after the final whistle. "CONMEBOL has opened an investigation to understand the sequence of events and identify those responsible for the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match," the organization said in a statement on Thursday. They emphasized that no violent actions would be tolerated during the global football event.

(With inputs from agencies.)