After the final whistle blew for the second semi-final of Copa America 2024, a chaotic scene unfolded as Uruguayan players leaped into the stands to confront and attack Colombian fans. The altercation appeared to prominently involve Darwin Nunez, a star forward for Liverpool, with Ronald Araujo, a Barcelona defender, also taking part in the skirmish.
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According to Diario AS, the Barcelona club is worried that FIFA might impose a suspension on their central defender, Ronald Araujo. The report also mentions that Araujo will be returning to Barcelona to receive medical treatment for a leg injury he sustained while playing for Uruguay. Upcoming medical evaluations will determine the severity of his injury, but initial assessments indicate that he might miss the opening matches of the 2024-25 season.
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While CONMEBOL is currently investigating the incident, if FIFA does not intervene, Araujo’s potential suspension would likely be limited to international matches, not affecting his participation in club games.
**WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO BARCELONA?**
The reigning La Liga champions have commenced their preseason training under their new manager, Hansi Flick. Later this month, they are scheduled to play a series of friendly matches in the United States against prominent teams such as Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Manchester City.
