Brasile, maxi-rissa da Guinness dei primati: 51 espulsi

A chaotic incident occurred during a Brazilian Under-20 football match on November 1, leading to a massive brawl involving players and staff. The conflict erupted after a goal by Mamoré, triggered by provocative gestures from a player towards the opposing bench. The referee suspended the match after issuing a record 48 red cards, including 43 players and 8 staff members, surpassing the previous record of 36 red cards in a 2011 Argentine match. The violence continued in the locker rooms, causing significant damage to the stadium facilities, including broken doors and plumbing.

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