A footballer in China has sensationally had part of his ear bitten off after tempers flared during an amateur match.

The gruesome incident reportedly took place during the annual Laoye Cup fixture in the region of Guangxi.

During the contest between Aogui and Malu, held in the city of Nanning, both teams were involved in a scuffle after the referee awarded a foul.

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A footballer in China has sensationally had his ear bitten off after tempers flared in a game

According to The Sun, two players then exchanged verbal blows before someone representing Malu is alleged to have taken a chunk of his opponent's left ear with his mouth.

Footage then shows the moment in which both teams become embroiled in a fight as the game descends into chaos.

A horrific image of the victim's bloodied ear was shared once the match had concluded and it clearly shows chunks of it missing.

During the contest between Aogui and Malu, the two teams were involved in a scuffle

A Malu player is alleged to have taken a chunk of his opponent's left ear during the chaos

Nanning police were called after the incident and are talking to the players involved, who are likely to face assault charges.

The Guangxi Football Association, who oversees the region's activity, has claimed it was an 'amateur' contest held without its knowledge.