A youth soccer match in Brazil descended into chaos when a massive brawl erupted, resulting in a world-record 53 red cards being issued by the referee.
The incident occurred during a Brazilian Football Confederation-sanctioned youth game. According to reports, the referee claimed that a staff member threatened to "kill" him during the melee. The unprecedented number of dismissals surpasses any previous record for red cards in a single football match at any level.
Details regarding the specific teams, age group, and location of the match were not immediately disclosed. The Brazilian Football Confederation has not yet released an official statement on potential disciplinary actions following the extraordinary event.
