Darwin Nunez breaks silence as Liverpool striker waits on Copa America ban verdict

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has spoken about the Copa America after being involved in fracas with Uruguay against Colombia last week

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has expressed his sadness at failing to reach the Copa America final as he waits to discover any punishment for his part in the ugly scenes that followed Uruguay's controversial semi-final exit. Nunez was part of the Uruguay side beaten 1-0 by Colombia at the penultimate hurdle last week, a result that sparked pandemonium after the final whistle in North Carolina in the United States.

Disorder broke out in the stands with Nunez and several Uruguay players involved in an altercation with Colombia supporters after trouble had initially broken out in a section of the stadium where family members of the Uruguay squad were located.

Nunez was spotted climbing the railings into the stands to confront supporters and appeared to throw his hands towards some Colombia fans, and was later seen on the pitch hugging his son.

South American football's governing body Conmebol is currently investigating the incident. And Nunez has now reflected on the tournament - in which Uruguay beat Canada to seal third place at the weekend - without addressing the incident.

"My first Copa America," posted Nunez on social media. "Sad for not having made it to the final, happy for what we experienced, what we learned and what we shared. This continues, let's go Uruguay always!"

Nunez, who missed the 2021 Copa America through injury, started all six games for Uruguay in the latest tournament, scoring in the group wins over Panama and Bolivia.