Watch shocking moment Liverpool and Uruguay star Darwin Nunez fights off fans to save family from ‘drunken supporters’
DARWIN NUNEZ has received a five-match ban from internationals after jumping into the crowd during a brawl between Uruguay and Colombia fans.
Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur has also been handed a four-match ban, but neither suspension will impact their eligibility at club level.It is understood Liverpool forward Nunez climbed into the crowd in an attempt to protect his loved ones. He also tried to throw a foldable chair but a security guard intervened to ensure he did not hit anybody.Atletico Madrid defender Gimenez fumed at the lack of security around the players' family members in an explosive post-match interview.
He said: "Let me say something before they cut you off because they won't let us speak into the microphone.CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS "This is the fault of two or three people who had a few too many drinks and don't know how to drink."The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video
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