Luis Suarez has vehemently criticized the aftermath of Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Copa America semi-final, focusing particularly on the altercation involving Darwin Nunez and Colombian fans.
The match’s lone goal, scored by Jefferson Lerma, propelled Colombia into the final, but the post-match chaos overshadowed the game. Nunez, incensed by the situation, was filmed climbing into the stands to reach his family, resulting in a confrontation with fans. The incident has drawn widespread attention and scrutiny.
Suarez, who made an appearance as a substitute during the match, expressed his frustration with the behavior of the Colombian supporters and players. He condemned their actions, accusing them of mocking Uruguay’s defeat and adding insult to injury.
“What bothers me the most is the way they mock,” said the Inter Miami striker. “There are always clashes, laughs, words, whatever. But what bothers me the most is the way they mock and celebrate, it makes no sense.”
“We eliminated Brazil and none of us walked past any Brazilian player. On the contrary, we went to greet them. We’re colleagues on the field; we know the suffering of a defeat.
“Walking past a fellow professional like that looks bad, but the one above sees everything and everything comes back. As a group, we need to rise, stay strong, stay united. We will often face situations like this.”
