CONMEBOL Sanctions Uruguay Players for Copa América Altercation




The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has imposed sanctions on several Uruguay players following a post-match altercation with Colombia fans during the 2024 Copa América semi-final.


Incident Recap


The incident occurred after Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Colombia, with striker Darwin Nunez at the center of the confrontation.


Sanctioned Players


The following Uruguayan players have been suspended, with the penalties applicable only to national team games:


- Darwin Nunez: 5 matches

- Rodrigo Betancur: 4 matches

- Mathias Olivera: 3 matches

- Ronald Araujo: 3 matches

- Josema Gimenez: 3 matches


These sanctions serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining sportsmanship and discipline in football, even in the face of defeat.

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