Mass Brawl in Brazilian Football: 23 Red Cards Not a World Record

brazil, argentina, netherlands - A recent mass brawl in Brazilian football resulted in 23 red cards, but it falls short of the world record. Learn about other infamous matches with higher red card counts.

Mass Brawl in Brazilian Football: 23 Red Cards

A match between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG in Brazil's Campeonato Mineiro final ended with 23 red cards after a massive brawl erupted on the field. The altercation was sparked by...

Infamous Matches with Higher Red Card Counts

In the history of football, several matches have witnessed higher red card counts. For instance, the 2006 World Cup match between Portugal and Netherlands, known as the 'Battle of Nuremberg,' saw 4 red cards and 16 yellows...

Another notable game was the 2022 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional in Argentina, where Racing Club faced Boca Juniors. In a highly charged atmosphere, 10 red cards were issued as the match descended into chaos...

However, the record for the most red cards in a single football match stands at 36, set during the Argentine Primera D game between Club Atletico Claypole and Victoriano Arenas in 2011. This unprecedented level of indiscipline led to the match being abandoned...