sports
March 9, 2026
Huge brawl at Brazilian Cup soccer final leads to 23 red cards and police intervention
Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.
TL;DR
- A lengthy brawl occurred in the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.
- Twenty-three players were shown red cards following the violence.
- The fight involved players, substitutes, coaching staff, and security.
- The incident was sparked by a challenge from Cruzeiro's Christian on Atletico's goalkeeper Everson.
- Former Brazil forward Hulk apologized for his role in the fight, stating respect must prevail over emotion.
- Cruzeiro had 12 players sent off, and Atletico had 11.
- Cruzeiro won the match 1-0 to become state champions.
- Both clubs issued statements condemning the violence and promising internal measures.
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