Bielsa fury over brawl sanctions threat, blames Copa organisers

CHARLOTTE, JULY 13: Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa lashed out at Copa America organisers on Friday, saying they were to blame for the brawl between his players and Colombian fans following their semi-final exit.

Speaking ahead of Saturdays third-place playoff against Canada, Bielsa reacted angrily to the disciplinary proceedings opened by CONMEBOL following the violence which erupted after Uruguays 1-0 defeat to Colombia on Wednesday. 

Several Uruguay players, including Liverpool star Darwin Nunez, jumped into the stands and were seen fighting with Colombian fans after the game.
Uruguays players have said they were defending family members being attacked by Colombian supporters at the Bank of America Stadium.    —AFP