Brazilian youth match sees world record 51 red cards
The exact total is not yet confirmed, with one count at 51 and another at 53, after a brawl at an under-20 game.
Key facts
Story- A brawl in an under-20 match in Brazil led to a world record number of red cards.
- One report puts the total at 51 red cards, the other at 53, covering players and staff.
- The match was an under-20 championship game between Uberlandia and Mamore.
A brawl in an under-20 football match in Brazil has led to a world record number of red cards. The total is either 51 or 53. Both counts include players and team staff who were sent off.
The match was an under-20 championship game between Uberlandia and Mamore. 43 players and eight members of staff were dismissed, according to one count. Referees showed red cards to 53 players and staff after a large fight broke out on the pitch. The score and what triggered the fight have not been stated.
The two figures differ by two, and the reason for the gap is not known. It is not clear who gave the number, or whether the referees or the league have confirmed it.
Red cards are the strongest punishment in football, and a dismissal means a player must leave the pitch. A total this high would be far beyond anything usually seen in a single match. It is not yet known whether the match will be punished further, or whether any player or official faces a ban. The exact total remains unconfirmed until an official record is published.
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