World Record 53 Red Cards Shown In Brazilian U-20 Football Match After Mass Brawl; Players, Coaches & Officials Sent Off | Video
Football witnessed unprecedented chaos in Brazil after a Under-20 match between Uberlandia and Mamore reportedly produced a world-record 53 red-card dismissals following a massive on-field brawl. The semifinal match descended into violence, with players, coaching staff and club officials involved in the ugly scenes. The incident took place on Sunday at the Parque do Sabia Stadium. Tensions…
A record-breaking 53 red-card dismissals took place during a Brazilian Under-20 football match between Uberlandia and Mamore at the Parque do Sabia Stadium on Sunday. The semifinal match erupted into violence following Mamore's third goal in stoppage time, with players, coaches and officials from both teams involved in a massive brawl.
Tensions boiled over when Mamore player Davi Fernandes Bittencourt made provocative gestures, leading to an angry response from Uberlandia. The situation escalated when Uberlandia's goalkeeping coach allegedly confronted Bittencourt, igniting a confrontation that involved punches and kicks. The referee struggled to maintain control as the brawl spread across the pitch, resulting in 48 additional red card dismissals.
In total, 53 players, coaches and officials were sent off, surpassing the previous record of 36 red cards issued in a fifth-division Argentine match in 2011. The chaotic incident has drawn worldwide attention, although official recognition by Guinness World Records is yet to be confirmed.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Mass brawl sparks record 53 red cards in Brazilian under-20s match freemalaysiatoday.com
- Referee hands out record 53 red cards after mass brawl erupts in Brazilian under-20s match channelnewsasia.com
