Ex-Man Utd star and current transfer target both sent off in pre-season brawl

According to Mirror Football, a pre-season friendly between Bournemouth and Real Betis descended into chaos just before half-time, with the referee showing three red cards after a brawl broke out on the pitch.

Among those sent off were a former Manchester United star and a current United transfer target, though the report does not specify exactly what sparked the confrontation. The match, which was meant to be a routine warm-up fixture, instead ended with a sour note as both teams saw tempers flare.

The incident will raise eyebrows given United's reported interest in one of the players involved, and Bournemouth and Betis will both be hoping the altercation does not carry over into the competitive season.

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