Liverpool star Darwin Nunez involved in brawl with fans after Uruguay knocked out of Copa America

Liverpool player Darwin Nunez got into a fight with supporters following Uruguay's elimination from the Copa America by Colombia.

Uruguayan players, like Nunez, entered the stands when trouble was said to have started in the area reserved for players' families.

Video showed him scaling the railings before approaching Colombia fans while others attempted to hold him back, following the end of the match in the American city of Charlotte.

Uruguay players explained that they went into the stands to "save" their loved ones.

A commotion near the Uruguay team area resulted in a confrontation between a group of fans and Colombia supporters, who made up most of the audience. Drinks were thrown in the air during the incident.

The police were able to bring back peace after about 10 minutes, although a few Uruguayan fans and staff stayed on the field.

Former Uruguayan soccer star Luis Suarez, who entered the game as a late substitute, expressed that while it's natural to want to protect your family when they are attacked, it doesn't excuse the negative perception it created.

We needed to keep our loved ones safe. I saw many families and children of my friends who were in danger and things were collapsing around them, and you felt powerless to help.

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CONMEBOL, the organization responsible for overseeing football in South America, issued a statement denouncing any violent incidents that disrupt the game.

"We firmly believe that soccer brings people together through its positive principles. We do not tolerate intolerance or violence, whether on the field or elsewhere," the statement explained.

Colombia defeated Uruguay with a score of 1-0.

Nunez might be suspended for a long time because of what he did.

His company that oversees his career hasn't said anything yet, and Liverpool hasn't said anything either.

The team is currently investigating the situation and plans to reach out to Nunez once the time difference with the US allows.

At first, this will be done to make sure he and his family are okay, as part of the Reds' responsibility to look after the player.

Liverpool is also predicted to reach out to the Uruguayan federation.

The 48th Copa America, a tournament that happens every four years and is like the Euros for North and South America with the Caribbean included, is currently taking place in the United States from June 20 to July 14.

Colombia and Argentina are set to face off in the final match on Monday.