Three Sporting players sent off after final-whistle brawl | OneFootball

Three Sporting players were expelled from the youth tournament East Mallorca Cup in Mallorca after getting involved in a brawl with Penya Arrabal opponents in the under-15 category. In total, six young athletes (three from each team) were removed from the competition following violent clashes that marred the match.

According to the 'Diario de Mallorca', the incident cast a shadow over the tournament, which in this 2026 edition brings together around 2,500 players from 18 countries, spread across the U12, U13 and U15 categories. The tournament is considered one of the most important international youth competitions in the Llevant region.

The clashes took place in the final moments of the match, with Penya Arrabal leading 2-1. Witnesses say the game was extremely tense and that the refereeing failed to control the intensity of the contest or calm tempers on either side.

After the events, the tournament organisers decided to open disciplinary proceedings. The investigation included reviewing video footage and requesting explanations from both clubs, with the aim of determining responsibility and assessing the conduct of the players and coaching staff involved.

Despite the seriousness of the incident, the final decision was to keep both teams in the competition, expelling only the six players involved. The measure took into account the fact that several teammates and coaches stepped in to try to calm the situation and prevent the clashes from escalating further.

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