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March 9, 2026

Mass brawl leads to 23 red cards for Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro players in Brazil

Atlético keeper’s reaction to collision sparks melee

Mass brawl leads to 23 red cards for Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro players in Brazil

TL;DR

  • 23 players from Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro received red cards after a mass brawl at the Campeonato Mineiro final.
  • The fight started when Atlético's goalkeeper Everson tackled Cruzeiro's Christian after a collision.
  • The brawl involved kicking, punching, and pushing, lasting over a minute and spilling across the pitch.
  • The referee issued 12 red cards to Cruzeiro players and 11 to Atlético players retrospectively.
  • Atlético's Hulk condemned the violence, stating it sets a bad example globally.
  • Cruzeiro's coach Tite expressed respect for the fans despite the incident.

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