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The match descended into a massive brawl: 51 players were ejected, and the police had to intervene. The stadium was devastated: doors, sinks, and electrical systems were destroyed – Video.
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The match descended into a massive brawl: 51 players were ejected, and the police had to intervene. The stadium was devastated: doors, sinks, and electrical systems were destroyed – Video.

A football match between Uberlandia and Mamoire in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state was suspended after a massive brawl erupted during the second half. The incident, which involved players, staff members, and ball boys, resulted in 51 total expulsions, setting a new record that surpasses previous global benchmarks. The fight was triggered by provocative gestures made by a player toward the opposing team’s bench following a goal. Police intervention failed to prevent significant damage to the stadium infrastructure, including broken doors, sinks, electrical systems, and hot tubs. Local authorities have filed reports regarding the destruction of property, highlighting the severity of the disorder.

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Brazil: Record-breaking brawl results in 51 ejections

A massive brawl erupted during a second-division Under-20 football match between Uberlandia and Mame in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state on November 1, 2026. The incident began after a player made provocative gestures toward the opposing team’s bench, leading to physical altercations involving players, staff members, and ball boys. The referee suspended the game and issued a total of 51 red cards, setting a new world record that surpassed a previous benchmark of 36 dismissals set in Argentina in 2011. The violence extended into the locker rooms, where participants damaged stadium infrastructure including doors, sinks, showers, lockers, benches, electrical systems, stretchers, and two hot tubs.

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The match descended into a massive brawl: 51 players were ejected, and the police had to intervene. The stadium was devastated: doors, sinks, and electrical systems were destroyed – Video.

A football match between Uberlandia and Mamoire in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state was suspended after a massive brawl erupted during the second half. The incident, which involved players, staff members, and ball boys, resulted in 51 total expulsions, setting a new record that surpasses previous global benchmarks. The fight was triggered by provocative gestures made by a player toward the opposing team’s bench following a goal. Police intervention failed to prevent significant damage to the stadium infrastructure, including broken doors, sinks, electrical systems, and hot tubs. Local authorities have filed reports regarding the destruction of property, highlighting the severity of the disorder.

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