Uruguay players and Colombia fans fight in stands after Copa America semifinal

Uruguay defender José María Giménez said postgame that after the match Colombian fans had become aggressive in the stands toward Uruguay team family members, some holding small children. 

“This is a disaster, our family was in danger,” Giménez said. “We had to get into the stands to get our loved ones out, with small newborn babies. There was not a single police officer … and we were there standing up for our own.”

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said he didn’t see the drama unfold after the match.

“There was some argument in the midfield, and when I saw that happening, I went to the locker room. I thought they were thanking the fans for their support,” Bielsa said. “But then I learned there were some problems over there unfortunately.”