A football player was arrested in Caldas Novas, Brazil, after allegedly threatening a referee with a machete during a heated match. The incident reportedly unfolded when the player was expelled from the game and reacted aggressively, refusing to accept the referee's decision. Eyewitness accounts and video evidence captured the intensity of the altercation, showcasing the player's distressing response to his expulsion and the subsequent threats he made towards the match official.

According to the Military Police of Goiás, the altercation escalated when the player left the field, returned to his vehicle, retrieved a machete, and confronted the referee while making threats. The referee reported the incident to the authorities who promptly dispatched officers to the scene. Upon their arrival, police conducted a search in the vicinity and were able to locate the player. When questioned, he acknowledged brandishing the machete following the dispute with the referee, illustrating the volatile mix of competitive sports and emotions.

Both the player and the referee were taken to the Instituto Médico Legal (IML) for medical examinations, highlighting the seriousness of the incident. Subsequently, the player was brought to the Caldas Novas Central de Flagrantes, where the incident was registered, and a Termo Circunstanciado de Ocorrência (TCO) against him was issued. This incident raises concerns about safety standards in local sports and the measures necessary to ensure the protection of officials in the face of rising tensions during games.