Liverpool Striker Nunez Confirmed Five-Match Uruguay Suspension After CAS Appeal Rejected

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been ordered to serve the remainder of a five-game international ban for his involvement in a post-match brawl with Colombian fans during the Copa America semi-final in July 2024. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected appeals from Nunez, other Uruguay players, and the Uruguayan Football Association, which argued the players acted in self-defense to protect their families. CAS ruled that the players' actions were voluntary, violent, and unjustified, violating the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Code. As a result, Nunez will miss Uruguay's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Venezuela, and Peru, potentially impacting the team's attacking options. Other Uruguay players involved also received suspensions and fines, all of which have now been served. This ruling comes amid a challenging season for Nunez at Liverpool, where his form and future remain uncertain.