Court denies Uruguay players’ appeal, upholds bans after Copa América brawl

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  • Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez among players banned by Conmebol
  • Players claim they entered stands in defense of their families

Sport’s highest court has rejected an appeal by five Uruguay players against their bans for clashing with fans after a Copa América semi-final in North Carolina last year. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) rejected their claim that they acted in self defense to protect their families.

Five Uruguay players, including Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez, Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo and Atletico Madrid defender José María Giménez, were banned for between three and five games by Conmebol after the brawl.

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