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Cruzeiro Win Overshadowed by Mass Brawl as Referee Reports 23 Sendings-Off

Disciplinary reviews are underway following the referee's report of 23 retrospective dismissals.

Overview

  • The confrontation erupted in stoppage time when Atlético Mineiro goalkeeper Everson shoved Cruzeiro midfielder Christian after a collision.
  • Play was halted for roughly 10 minutes with no red cards shown on the field as the fight spread to players, substitutes, staff and security personnel.
  • Referee Matheus Candancan later recorded 23 dismissals in his match report—a Brazilian record applied after the final whistle—and requested police protection.
  • Military police entered the pitch area to help restore order, and video showed Hulk striking Cruzeiro captain Lucas Romero before the forward issued a public apology.
  • Cruzeiro won 1-0 through Kaio Jorge to claim their first Campeonato Mineiro title since 2019, and governing bodies are reviewing the incident with sanctions possible.