Brutal brawl in Brazilian football: Hulk and other stars throw punches
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Cruzeiro was crowned state tournament champion after beating Atlético Mineiro 1-0, ending a seven-year drought of regional titles. However, the sporting merit took a backseat due to a massive brawl involving players, coaching staff, and assistants in the final minutes of the match.
TL;DR
- Cruzeiro defeated Atlético Mineiro 1-0 on March 8, 2026, to win the state championship.
- The match was marred by a major brawl in the final minutes involving players, coaches, and staff.
- The fight was reportedly ignited by an accidental collision between Cruzeiro's Christian and Atlético Mineiro's goalkeeper Everson.
- Prominent players like Hulk were involved in the scuffle.
- The Sporting Justice Tribunal is expected to issue disciplinary actions, including potential suspensions and fines.