“Regarding the situation experienced in one of the booths where some leaders of the Uruguayan delegation and other fans who accompanied it were located, we must clarify that throughout the match that sector received hostility from the fans who were located adjacent to the just as they did against another group of Uruguayans who were a few meters from their location once the match ended. In this context, regrettable exchanges of attacks took place that we strongly condemn and that will be the subject of analysis on our part without prejudice to the sanctions that may apply to our institution based on the open files.
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Darwin Nunez was involved in a mass brawl following Uruguay’s defeat to Colombia.(Getty Images)
“This Association, in its 124 years of existence, proudly privileges the maximum respect for the norms of citizen conduct. banishing all acts of violence in sports. Unfortunately, the events reported, which violated the healthy concept of family in a framework of lack of protection, generated an unjustified but humanly understandable reaction.”
Bielsa strongly defended his players and claimed they ‘acted as humans’ after seeing their families targeted, and Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez gave an emotional interview once the situation de-escalated. Gimenez slammed the lack of organization and security presence, which left players, their families, and members of staff in danger.
The Uruguay national team and their Football Association are united in their stance on the situation, voicing their concerns for self-protection and to instigate change. Uruguay is set to face Canada in the third-place match on Saturday, while Colombia and Argentina will compete in the final on Sunday.
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