Brawl in Mineiro final: Cruzeiro and Atlético pay fines, bans in 2027 | OneFootball

The 2026 Campeonato Mineiro final, between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro at Mineirão, was marked by a major brawl in the final minutes of the match. The game ended with a 1-0 win for Cruzeiro and the state title for the club, but the decision was overshadowed by the turmoil on the field.

Deep into stoppage time, an incident involving goalkeeper Everson and midfielder Christian sparked a disagreement that quickly turned into a fight between players from both teams. Players exchanged shoves, punches, and kicks, and the chaos spread across the pitch, requiring security personnel and the Military Police to step in and contain the situation. After the incident, the refereeing team recorded several expulsions related to the mass brawl in the official match report.

In light of the events, players and clubs were formally charged, and the case was set to be reviewed by the Minas Gerais Sports Court (TJD-MG). However, the hearing was canceled after Atlético Mineiro, Cruzeiro, and the court’s Prosecutor’s Office reached a settlement that still awaits formal approval.

Under the agreement, each club will pay a fine of R$400,000. The money will be directed to Servas to help victims of the rains in Juiz de Fora. In addition, each player charged in the case will serve a four-match suspension in the 2027 Campeonato Mineiro.

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