After a heated Copa América semifinal match, a disturbing scene unfolded as Uruguay players engaged in a violent brawl with Colombian fans in the stands. Following Colombia's 1-0 victory, Uruguay players, including Darwin Núñez, were seen throwing punches at Colombia fans, leading to chaos despite security's attempts to intervene. Uruguay defender José María Giménez claimed players were protecting their families from danger in the stands. The Uruguay Football Association President supported this assertion, emphasizing the instinctive need to defend loved ones. CONMEBOL condemned the violence, emphasizing soccer's unifying values. Prior to the brawl, tensions were already high on the pitch, culminating in one player's ejection and a scuffle between teams at the match's end. As the final approaches between Colombia and Argentina, authorities are hoping to avoid a repeat of this alarming incident.