Brasil, which has often been referred to as the "cathedral of football" is also famous for rascally tendencies especially among its restive youth population.

A bizarre incidence stunt however came from the most unexpected angle when an officiating referee threatened a football player with a gun.

The referee pulled a gun on the pitch during a dispute with players. Gabriel Murta was kicked and slapped by players during a match over the weekend, after he gave a player a red card.

The referee, who is said to be a policeman by day, ran to the changing rooms and returned to the pitch with his service gun and confronted the players. But thankfully, he didn't shoot as his colleagues restrained him. He is said to be facing disciplinary actions.