A match in Brazil descended into a mass brawl after a slap from an official with Military Police called to intervene.

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• Brazilian match descends into brawl
• Military Police called to intervene
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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Clube Banespa were taking on Sao Paulo FC social club in an Under-17s clash when a choatic fight broke out after a player put his head towards a linesman, who retaliated with a slap. The linesman is then quickly surrounded by players and forced to back up against a fence as he came under attack.

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  According to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, Military Police were then called to calm down the incident. All individuals involved were taken to the police station.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR THOSE INVOLVED?

  The incident was then said to have been reported for investigation in contravention of the Brazilian Penal Code articles 129 (bodily harm) and 147 (threats), so further action could well be taken.

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