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CAS Upholds Bans for Five Uruguayan Players After Copa America Clash

5/13/2025

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In a significant ruling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld bans against five Uruguayan players, including stars Darwin Nunez and Rodrigo Bentancur, for their involvement in a heated clash with Colombian fans following a Copa America semi-final. The players' arguments of self-defense fell flat, leaving them facing fines and suspensions.

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In a significant ruling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld bans against five Uruguayan players, including stars Darwin Nunez and Rodrigo Bentancur, for their involvement in a heated clash with Colombian fans following a Copa America semi-final. The players' arguments of self-defense fell flat, leaving them facing fines and suspensions.