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Brazilian under-20 match sets record with 53 red cards after mass brawl

First reported by ABC Australia Latest report 6 sources
Image: ABC Australia
Image: ABC Australia

Summary of 6 reports

An under-20s football match in Brazil's Minas Gerais state between Uberlandia and Mamore descended into chaos, with the referee issuing a record 53 red cards following a massive brawl. The cards were distributed to 43 players, coaching staff, and board members. One report attributes the incident to a goal celebration, though reports vary slightly on the exact card distribution.

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  1. ABC Australia

    Brazil soccer match sets world record for most red cards after mass brawl (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)

    An under-20s soccer match in Brazil is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, with more than 50 red cards handed out after a mass brawl.

  2. Al Jazeera

    World record 53 red cards shown in Brazil football match (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)

    Referees have red-carded 53 players and staff after a massive brawl in an under-20s football match in Brazil.

  3. CNA

    Referee hands out record 53 red cards after mass brawl erupts in Brazilian under-20s match (opens CNA in a new tab)

  4. The Straits Times

    Referee hands out record 53 red cards after mass brawl erupts in Brazilian under-20s match (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    Nov 5 - An under-20s match in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais descended into complete chaos, with the referee having to hand out a record 53 red cards following a massive brawl.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Guinness World Record broken as 53 red cards shown in Brazil under-20 match (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)

    Mass brawl at Uberlandia vs Mamore results in 43 cards for players, eight for coaching staff and two for board members.

  6. The Guardian

    Referee hands out record 53 red cards after chaos at under-20s game in Brazil (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Sendings-off include 43 players and two board members Goal celebration is said to have sparked brawl An under-20s match in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais descended into chaos, with the referee handing out a record 53 red cards after a brawl. The incident…

  7. Sportsnet

    Brazilian U20 match makes history with 51 red cards after mass brawl (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)

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