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Brazil: Unprecedented Brawl with 23 Red Cards in Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro Match

Published March 9, 2026, 14:14
Brazil: Unprecedented Brawl with 23 Red Cards in Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro Match

A football match in Brazil between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro descended into a violent brawl resulting in 23 player ejections. Cruzeiro won the match and secured the Minas Gerais State Championship, ending Atletico Mineiro's dominance. The tension began late in the game with a collision between Atletico's goalkeeper and a Cruzeiro player, quickly escalating into a full-scale fight. Players from both teams, as well as coaching staff, engaged in violence, with kicks, punches, and other aggressive acts. Police intervention was required to halt the brawl, which lasted over 10 minutes. The referee issued a total of 23 red cards before ending the match, confirming Cruzeiro's victory.