The suspension was issued to the Uruguayan by the body governing football in South America, CONMEBOL. In the incident, Darwin Nunez was seen confronting the Colombia fans in the stands after the final whistle in the semi-final of the competition in July 2024.
The statement confirmed that five players have been banned, including Nunez, while, 11 others were fined for their part in the altercation, Nunez received a fine of £15,145 ($20,000) in addition to the suspension.
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