South America Football governing body, Conmebol has opened an investigation into the unacceptable scenes in which Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez clashed with Colombia fans at the Copa America in the United States.
Liverpool forward Nunez was involved in an altercation with spectators in the stands after Colombia’s 1-0 win in Wednesday’s semi-final in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The incident broke out in a section of the stadium where many family members of the Uruguay players were seated.
A statement from Conmebol said the incident was unacceptable as it turns passion into violence.
Conmebol warned that no action that tarnishes the global football celebration, which involves both the players and the fans present in the stadium, will be tolerated.
The governing body stressed it wished to understand the sequence of events that led to the incident.
The disorder broke out after Colombia’s victory, which sets up a final against Argentina on Sunday.
Nunez climbed the railings and made his way into the crowded stands.
Uruguay captain Jose Maria Gimenez defended the action saying there were no police officers so the players had to defend their families.
He insisted the alteration was the fault of a few people who had too many drinks.
Nunez was seen hugging his son on the pitch after the altercation cooled down.
The striker is yet to comment publicly on the incident.
