A record-breaking 23 players received red cards following a violent mass brawl during Sunday's Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro in Belo Horizonte. The unprecedented number of dismissals surpassed the previous Brazilian record of 22 red cards, which had stood since a 1954 encounter between Portuguesa and Botafogo. Cruzeiro players immediately rushed to confront the goalkeeper, with one appearing to strike him from behind. A record-breaking 23 players received red cards following a violent mass brawl during Sunday's Campeonato Mineiro final | XSubstitutes and coaching staff from both clubs joined the fracas as security personnel and military police struggled to restore order. The Brazilian Football Confederation is expected to impose significant sanctions on both clubs.

Source: BBC March 09, 2026 11:37 UTC