2024-07-11 11:50:14
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) “strongly condemned” in a statement “the acts of violence in football,” although it avoided referring directly to the fight between Uruguayan players and Colombian fans after the Copa America semi-final between the two teams. “There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the field,” said Conmebol in a statement.
“Conmebol strongly condemns any act of violence that affects football,” it said in the statement. “We invite everyone in the days that remain to pour all their passion into cheering on their national teams and having an unforgettable party,” Conmebol added.
Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araujo and José María Giménez, among other Uruguayan players, climbed into the stands to fight with Colombian fans after losing 0-1 in the semifinal played this Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte (North Carolina).
For his part, Josema Giménez, the Uruguayan captain, later said in statements to television that the families of the sky-blue players in the stands were “in danger” due to the actions of some Colombian fans. “Let me tell you something: you should have been careful because there are families in the stands. And if an avalanche falls on our families, those of the fans from a certain sector of Colombia. And they won’t let me talk about this on the microphone, but I’m going to say it now because I know I can, if not they’ll cut you off before. This is a disaster.
“This is a disaster. Our families were in danger. We had to go to the stands to take out our loved ones who were carrying small newborns. A disaster. There was not a single police officer for the entire half hour. A disaster. And we were the ones who stood up for our loved ones,” he added.
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2024-07-11 11:50:14