Guinness World Record broken as 53 red cards shown in Brazil under-20 match

A Brazilian under-20 state championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore ended in a mass brawl, with the referee issuing 53 red cards, a reported world record. The incident matters because it far exceeds the previous record and left the semifinal’s second leg unable to proceed as planned.

The trouble began after an Uberlandia player was sent off and officials entered the pitch; play stopped for 40 minutes before Mamore scored late to lead 3-1. Reports said taunting during the goal celebrations sparked the brawl, in which 43 players, eight coaching staff and two Uberlandia board members were dismissed. The referee cited security concerns, and a police report was filed over threats; Uberlandia later forfeited the second leg, allowing Mamore to reach the final.