Fans disrupted a minute's silence in memory of victims of the devastating Venezuela earthquake before Uruguay's World Cup clash with Spain, prompting widespread criticism from supporters online.
Players from both nations stood in silence ahead of kick-off to pay tribute to those affected by the disaster, which has claimed more than 900 lives.
Rescue efforts remain ongoing, with authorities fearing that more than 50,000 people could still be unaccounted for as emergency workers continue searching through collapsed buildings.
But the tribute was marred when a number of spectators shouted and made noise around the stadium during the period of reflection.
The disturbance quickly drew condemnation on social media, with many viewers expressing anger that a gesture intended to honour victims and survivors had not been respected.
One supporter wrote: "Moment of silence for Venezuela and the idiots at the Spain Uruguay game yelling and screaming. Show some respect."
Another added: "Poor from the crowd who couldn't keep quiet during the minute's silence before kick-off."
A third said: "This moment of silence at Uruguay vs Spain dedicated to the Venezuela victims was the loudest there has been. Disgusting."
Others branded those responsible as "clowns", while another fan questioned: "Who are these people in stadiums who refuse to respect a minute of silence?"
One further message read: "Seriously, show a little respect for Venezuela."
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The incident contrasted sharply with tributes observed elsewhere during the tournament.
A minute's silence before France's 4-1 victory over Norway passed without issue, while supporters also observed the gesture respectfully ahead of Saudi Arabia's meeting with Cape Verde.
The tragedy in Venezuela has already had a profound impact on the football community.
Promising teenager Yimvert Berroteran was among those killed after reportedly being trapped beneath debris for more than 24 hours.
The 18-year-old had represented Venezuela at the Under-17 World Cup last year and was regarded as one of the country's emerging talents.
Elsewhere, defender Hector Bello suffered a personal tragedy when his wife Andrea lost her life after shielding the couple's one-year-old daughter as their building collapsed.
The child survived and was rescued from the wreckage.
Bello, who plays for Venezuelan second-tier side Maritimo de La Guaira, later shared a series of emotional tributes on social media.
"You left us alone in the fight, mummy. You left me all alone with our daughter," he wrote.
In another post, he added: "How do I tell that to my daughter? Andrea, how do I explain to your daughter that you lost your life to save hers and I wasn't there in that moment to do anything?
"How do I explain? Give me strength now because I can't take any more."
Spain went on to secure a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, with Alex Baena scoring the only goal of the game.
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