Liverpool's Nunez hit with five-game Uruguay ban

Liverpool guardant Darwin Nunez has been banned for 5 world games for an altercation pinch spectators aft his nationalist squad Uruguay were beaten by Colombia.

Nunez, 25, was seen physically confronting Colombia fans successful nan stands aft nan last whistle successful nan Copa America semi-final successful July.

The players has besides been fined £15,145 ($20,000).

South American football's governing assemblage Conmebol issued a connection connected Wednesday stating 5 players had been banned, including Nunez, and 11 fined for their portion successful nan altercation.

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, 27, has received a four-game ban.

Napoli defender Mathias Olivera, 26, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, 25, and Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez, 29, person each received three-game bans.

More to follow.