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World record set after 51 red cards in Brazilian under-20 match

A total of 43 players and eight members of staff were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil, setting a reported world record for red cards in a football game.

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A world record was set in Brazil after 51 red cards were issued during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore.

The dismissals involved 43 players and eight members of staff, making the match notable for the unprecedented number of people sent off. The game was part of an under-20 championship in Brazil.

The record total included both footballers and team staff, rather than players alone. No further details about the match, including the final score or the events that led to the dismissals, were provided.

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The incident leaves the match recorded as an exceptional example of disciplinary action in football, with 51 people sent off in total.

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