Mumbai, August 29: South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan internationals due to incidents at the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July. Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will be out for five Uruguay fixtures, including several in World Cup qualifying, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for four matches. Darwin Nunez Spotted Consoling His Son After Heated Brawl With Colombian Fans Following Uruguay vs Colombia Copa America 2024 Semi-Final (Watch Video).

Mathías Olivera, Ronald Araújo and José Maria Giménez will miss three games apiece. The incident took place at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, with Uruguay players involved in a brawl with fans after their team lost 1-0 to Colombia.

Núñez will also pay a fine of USD 20,000, Bentancur USD 16,000 and Olivera, Araujo and Giménez USD 12,000 each.  Seven other Uruguay players will also pay a fine of USD 5,000 apiece. Giménez told journalists after the incident the team were trying to protect their families from Colombian supporters.

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