Brazil: Referee shows 53 red cards (video)

An under-20 football match in Brazil descended into chaos. After a mass brawl between Uberlândia and Mamoré players, 53 people were shown red cards, including 43 players, eight members of the coaching staff and two club officials.

Mass brawl in the 54th minute

According to Brazilian media, trouble broke out in the 54th minute of the match between Uberlândia and Mamoré. Tensions quickly rose on the pitch before the situation escalated into a full-scale brawl. Players from both teams were involved in the altercation, which also included members of the coaching staffs and club officials.

The disciplinary consequences of the incident are particularly striking. A total of 53 people were sent off following the confrontation. The sanctions break down as follows: 43 players; 8 members of the coaching staffs; 2 club officials. The extraordinary incident turned this youth match into a scene of chaos and is likely to lead to significant disciplinary repercussions.

Aliou Toundé |

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