During the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America, Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo suffered a serious injury that could take much longer to recover from than expected.
According to Sport, full recovery may require surgical intervention. This means that Araujo could be out on the field for at least 4-6 months.
Additionally, football club Barcelona may face additional problems due to this incident. FIFA intends to investigate the conflict between Uruguayan players and Colombian fans after the semi-final.
If Araujo is found guilty in the incident, he could face disqualification, leading to missing several matches.
Currently, CONMEBOL is investigating this incident. Depending on the investigation results, Ronald Araujo may be suspended from participating in the national team and face disqualification in matches for Barcelona.
