Record 51 Red Cards Issued in Brazilian Youth Football Match

A youth football match in Brazil's Minas Gerais Under-20 Championship between Uberlandia and Mamore ended in chaos, resulting in a world record of 51 red cards being issued.

The match, which was the first leg of the semi-final, saw 43 players and eight coaching staff sent off following a brawl that erupted in the second half. The incident was triggered when Mamore's Davi celebrated a goal by taunting the opposing bench, leading to confrontations on the pitch.

The referee's report indicated significant damage at the Parque do Sabia Stadium, including broken doors and damaged facilities, prompting the involvement of military police. After a 40-minute pause, the match was abandoned. Uberlandia later announced they would concede the second leg of the semi-final, allowing Mamore to advance with only seven players available due to the red cards.