The match was the Campeonato Mineiro, a Brazilian state championship in Belo Horizonte, final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro which the latter won 1-0. However, the result of the match was overshadowed by the unsavoury scenes on it as players and staff traded physical blows. However, the goalkeeper was quickly ambushed by angry Cruzeiro players with one appearing to strike him from behind. A MASSIVE TEAM BRAWL BREAKS OUT IN THE CAMPEONATO MINEIRO FINAL BETWEEN CRUZEIRO & ATLÉTICO MINEIRO! 'It's regrettable, I have never seen violence like that in any football game,' a remorseful Hulk reflected to Brazilian local media post-match.

Source: Daily Mail March 09, 2026 09:24 UTC