Referee issues record 51 red cards in U20 match in Brazil

In an unprecedented incident during a U20 match in Brazil on November 4, a referee issued 51 red cards, setting a new Guinness World Record. The clash took place between Uberlândia and Mamoré, with emotions flaring after Mamoré scored a third goal, leading to a mass brawl among players, coaches, and team officials. The chaos escalated with chairs and stretchers thrown as local police intervened. The previous record was 36 red cards in a 2011 match in Argentina's fifth division. Referee Fernando Modesto was responsible for the mass dismissals, which included 43 players and eight coaching staff members.

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