Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has lost his appeal against a five-match ban after taking his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The incident dates back to the Copa America semi-final in July. When Uruguay lost 1-0 to Colombia, when the 25-year-old was involved in a clash with Colombian fans in the stands. Climbing onto the stands where the Uruguayan players’ families. Were sitting after the riot, and was given a £15,145 ($20,000) ban.
He was initially banned for five games. But after serving just two games. The Uruguayan Football Association’s appeal was suspended pending a decision
. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has now ruled that the appeal was dismissed. Confirming that the player’s “actions amounted to consensual violence”. “The reason of self-defense cannot be used”. Which is against the rules of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).
This means Nunez will now serve a three-match ban for the หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Venezuela and Peru. The
other four Uruguayan players who were also banned. Including Rodrigo Bentancur from Tottenham Hotspur. Have all served their sentences and will be available for the next qualifiers.
Manager Marcelo Bielsa was interviewed at the time and said that his player deserved an apology for only defending a family member, saying: “Who wouldn’t stand up for a mother, a sister or even a child?”
However, CAS ultimately disagreed with the reasoning and ruled that Nunez would serve his full sentence. Uruguay
are third in the South American World Cup qualifiers and have a chance to qualify for the finals even without Nunez in their next three games.