French Football Scandal: 24 Red Cards in a Single Match

From a routine regional derby to a record-breaking melee

In an unprecedented scene at a French amateur ground, a regional Morbihan derby spiraled into chaos, with the gendarmes called in and 24 red cards shown in a single match. The incident has been described as a stain on local football.

What happened on and off the pitch

Avenir de Gillieux and Independants de Moron chased a regional Division 2 clash that finished 2-2.

Yet the final whistle marked only the start of a different chapter as a clash between supporters erupted into a mass brawl, drawing in players and even a parent.

Witnesses say some players wielded blunt objects during the brawl, while onlookers fled in panic. The referee, in a bid to restore order, produced 24 red cards, from 27 players involved (13 Gillieux, 11 Moron).

Gendarmes intervened after the fighting subsided, with reports of blows to the head and a palpable sense of alarm among those present.

The regional disciplinary committee is expected to meet in the coming days, with sanctions anticipated for both clubs.

Humor break: Punchline 1: If chaos were a sport, these teams would be defending their title; Punchline 2: The only thing safer than this derby is the match report—it's full of red cards and very little cardio.