Darwin Nunez banned for five international matches following Copa America brawl

The Liverpool striker will be suspended for his country until their World Cup qualifier against Brazil in November, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a reduced ban for four games.

BANNED: Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international matches and fined $20,000 (€18,000) for his involvement in a brawl with fans following Uruguay's loss to Colombia at the Copa America. Pic: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international matches and fined $20,000 (€18,000) for his involvement in a brawl with fans following Uruguay's loss to Colombia at the Copa America.

The Liverpool striker will be suspended for his country until their World Cup qualifier against Brazil in November, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has also been fined $16,000 (€14,000) as well as receiving a reduced ban of four games.