Five Uruguayan footballers were suspended due to incidents after the match against Colombia in July in the semi-finals of the Copa America, the South American Confederation (Conmebol) announced today.
Liverpool centre-forward Darwin Nunes received the harshest punishment with a five-match suspension and fine.
The players of the Uruguayan national team came to the stands at the end of the match, which took place in Charlotte, USA, after the defeat against Colombia (1:0).
The vast majority of spectators in the stadium were Colombian and there was no fence from Uruguayan fans.
Nunjes entered the crowd to defend the Uruguayan fans before the police intervened. In addition to the suspension, he was also fined 20.000 dollars.
The other four suspended players are Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur (four matches), left back Matias Olivera (four matches), defender Ronald Araujo (three matches) and Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Jimenez (three matches). They also received fines.
Another six players were fined, but only fined.
Conmebol stated that players have the opportunity to appeal within seven days of being notified of the penalties.
Uruguay will play Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier in Montevideo on September 6, before taking on Venezuela four days later.
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