Liverpool's Darwin Núñez in clash with fans after Uruguay match

The striker was seen confronting fans in the stands after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Copa America.

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The striker was seen physically confronting Colombia fans in the stands after the final whistle in the Copa America semi-final.

According to Uruguayan outlet El País, disorder broke out close to where friends and family members of the Uruguay team were located.

Núñez is yet to comment publicly on the incident.

TV cameras and fans captured images of Núñez climbing up railings and making his way into the crowded stands of the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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