Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo was involved in a terrible scene this Tuesday during the match between Gremio vs. Palmeiras for the Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian couldn't handle being expelled and burst into inconsolable tears on the field. The video is already viral on YouTube.
At 77 minutes, Felipe Melo tackled recklessly against Jean Pyerre, in front of the referee who didn't hesitate and showed him the second yellow card and therefore the red card. The experienced midfielder couldn't bear the sadness and his reaction was to burst into tears.
Felipe Melo didn't want to get up from the field. He covered his face and his sobbing was evident. They managed to make him stand up, but the pain of seeing the red card in such an important match was immense. He embraced his teammate and finally covered his face to leave the field supported by two players.
Felipe Melo's disappointment is due to the anger he felt for receiving the second red card in just nine days. Despite being a very intense player, the 36-year-old Brazilian has only been sent off four times wearing the Palmeiras jersey. But this time he couldn't hold back the tears.
Felipe Melo cried inconsolably for being expelled in the Copa Libertadores. (Capture and video: Conmebol Libertadores / Fox Sports)
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