Players say they were trying to protect their families who were in the crowd (Photo: Getty)
The mass brawl was one of several security issues that plagued the Copa America (Photo: Getty)
The 25-year-old is now set to miss his country’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador.
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been hit with a four-game ban and a $16,000 (£12,000) fine, while Facundo Pellistri, who has just left Manchester United, is one of six players to be fined $5,000 (£3,700).
After defeat to Colombia, Uruguayan players entered the stands at Bank of America Stadium and began to throw punches. Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez amongst those at the forefront. pic.twitter.com/VE3unKObSa
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) July 11, 2024
Speaking directly after the incident, Uruguay captain Jose Gimenez, who was given a three-game ban and fined $12,000 (£9,000), said: ‘Our families are in danger. This is a disaster.
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‘We had to rush into the stands to get our loved ones out, there were people with new-born babies
‘I hope those who are organising this are careful. Our families are suffering. I hope they are careful and this doesn’t happen again because it is a disaster.’
The 2024 Copa America was plagued by security issues, especially worrying given that the USA are co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada.
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