Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez is facing a very long ban from football following his Copa America semi-final bust-up with Colombia fans especially if FIFA get involved in the case.
The Reds striker landed himself in hot water after Uruguay were eliminated by Los Cafeteros in the semi-final stage of Copa America losing 1-0 to the Colombians.
After the match, a brawl broke out as an altercation occurred between Colombian fans and the families of Uruguay players. This resulted in members of the Uruguay squad jumping into the stands to defend their loved ones and Nunez was spotted punching fans.
The Liverpool star was also caught on camera attempting to throw a chair at Colombia supporters, only for the 25-year-old to be held back.
The organisation from CONMEBOL throughout the tournament was a disaster and although that played a big role in the scenes that occurred, Nunez looks like he could be facing a lengthy ban from football.
Former Tottenham star Eric Dier was previously involved in an incident with fans where he climbed into the stands to confront people who were abusing his brother and the England international received a four-match ban as a result, which is not good news for Nunez.
FIFA involvement is not good news for Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez
According to Football Insider, Nunez could be handed a lengthy ban from football should FIFA decide to get involved in the situation.
The world governing body has previously intervened in controversial incidents similar to the Copa America brawl, opting to provide the punishment they feel fitting immediately rather than waiting for future international games.
Dier’s incident has provided them a precedent to go off and considering Nunez hit fans, the striker’s ban would be a lot more than four games.
Should the 25-year-old receive a big ban, this would be a big blow to Arne Slot as the Uruguay star is a player the Dutch coach would have wanted to start work on right away as the former Benfica star has serious potential to be one of the best in the world.
He was defending his family and as the final also showed the security was a joke and put players and their families in harm’s way. I can’t believe this could actually happen. The world is beyond insane. This is pure gaslighting by the organisers. Nunez has temperament issues definitely but he is 100% justified in my opinion in this.
Absolutely. Couldn’t agree more
i totally agree
FIFA should blame themselves and the organizer, not Nunez, who was defending his family. So, there is no need for a ban but should given the penalty.
Darwin was defending his family. Why banned him when it was security was poor Come on. I would do the same for my family.
Not guilty give him a break
It was not a very look for the game and organisers themselves have to take the blame for the brawl. Security for such games have to be priority.
Writers just seek that nunez be banned. That is awkwardness of english media and writers
He was looking after his wife& child what did you want him to do just stand there, He don’t deserve a long ban.
This is a total disgrace. How can you ban a player that was defending his family. I think this is a total outrage that you blame the players when it was obvious it was your fault there was a lack of security. What is happening to the yobs that caused this. Nothing I expect. Very disgraceful and out of order. Get your on house in order before blaming players.
How da hel can fifa b so stupid they hve to step up thr security the man jus jump on the stand to protect hes familia wht was he thn supose to do just to stand thr nd c how hes familia b bullied by soccer hooligans? No man he don need a harsh ban i think who eva person wudve protected hes familia.
Banning him would be a huge mistake. He was just defending his family when security fell short. With the World Cup having matches in North America, they better get their act together. I support his actions 100%!
He is being justifier’t by art, an he has to do it for sack of his family so he shoulth not be banned.
I would do the same for my family, Who wouldn’t?
Why would a professional player go to the stands if it were not for a situation of imminent danger to his family? Why risk his career and salary? It is obvious that he felt that the fans had attacked his family.