The organization clearly stressed that “any attitude that undermines sporting competition and entertainment will not be tolerated.”
The semi-final between Colombia and Uruguay for the Copa America continues to circulate. The conflict that occurred in the stands with Celeste players as protagonists could lead to significant sanctions from Conmebol .
The South American football body’s Disciplinary Unit has opened a case to investigate what happened at the sports venue, it was announced in a statement.
“Given the acts of violence that occurred at the end of the match between the Uruguayan and Colombian national teams, The CONMEBOL Disciplinary Unit has decided to open a file to clarify the sequence of events and the responsibilities of those involved. “, they noted through their social networks.
“We want to ratify and warn that no action will be tolerated that tarnishes the world football festival, in which the protagonists and the fans who will be present in the stadium during a final watched by hundreds of millions of spectators around the world are involved,” the text continues.
Furthermore, they point out that “It is unacceptable that an event like the one that occurred on this occasion should transform passion into violence. . Therefore, any attitude that undermines sporting competition and the most beautiful spectacle in the world that belongs to the whole family will not be tolerated.
In view of these facts, 11 footballers are at risk of being sanctioned, including Darwin Nunez, José Maria Giménez, Mathias Olivera and Ronald Araújo They are the most complicated in this matter.
In addition, in Uruguay they point out that the rest of the people reported are Rodrigo Bentancur, Santiago Mele, Sebastián Cáceres, Emiliano Martinez, Matías Viña, Brian Rodriguez and Facundo Pellistri .
On the other hand, there was also the president of the Single National Youth Council who threw a glass at the supporters.
Following this, The Uruguayan team has until July 17 to present its defenses and the necessary evidence to avoid or reduce possible sanctions that would be applied in the next dates of the Qualifiers. allowing those surveyed to be part of the duel for third place against Canada.
Explanations
Once the conflict was over, José María Jiménez spoke before the official broadcast to explain what had motivated the reaction of the Uruguayan players.Let me tell you something because I know they want to cut you off, be careful because the families are in the stands. They made an avalanche of all our families “It was a certain area of Colombia and they didn’t let us speak on the microphone, I can say that because if they don’t, they will cut you off,” he said.
“It’s a disaster, we had to go to the stands to get our loved ones out, with a newborn baby. A disaster “There was not a single policeman, they fell in half an hour. A disaster, we are here to defend our own. I hope that those who organize this will be a little more careful with the people, the family, the surroundings of the stadium, because the same thing happens at every match,” he continued.
Our families are suffering because of two or three people who drink a few sips of alcohol and do not know how to drink, who behave like children and do not behave in a decent manner. “It is a disaster,” the defender concluded.
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