A youth soccer match in Brazil descended into chaos when a mass brawl erupted, prompting the referee to issue a world-record 53 red cards. The extraordinary disciplinary action marks the highest number of send-offs ever recorded in a single football match.
Referee Alleges Death Threat
According to reports, the match official claimed a staff member threatened to "kill" him during the melee. The incident has drawn attention to disciplinary issues in youth football and the safety of match officials.
