Chapecoense news
Chapecoense is a Brazilian football club that was involved in a tragic plane crash on November 28, 2016, which resulted in the deaths of 71 people, including 19 players, coaches, and staff members. Here are some recent news updates related to Chapecoense:
Recent News
- In 2020, Chapecoense won the Copa Sudamericana, the second-tier international club competition in South America, in a historic comeback after the tragedy. The team defeated Argentine club Atlético Paranaense 2-1 in the final.
- In 2022, Chapecoense won the Campeonato Catarinense, the top division of football in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, for the first time since the tragedy.
- In 2022, the club's stadium, Arena Condá, was renamed Estádio Nereu Rimoli in honor of the team's former president, who was killed in the plane crash.
Memorials and Tributes
- In 2017, a memorial was unveiled in Chapecó, the city where the team is based, to honor the victims of the plane crash.
- In 2018, a statue of the team's captain, Alan Ruschel, was unveiled in the city's main square.
- In 2020, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that it would be renaming the Copa Sudamericana trophy in honor of the Chapecoense team.
Investigations and Compensation
- In 2017, the Brazilian authorities concluded their investigation into the plane crash, blaming a combination of human error and technical issues for the tragedy.
- In 2018, the families of the victims received compensation from the airline and other parties involved in the crash.
- In 2020, the Brazilian government announced that it would be providing additional compensation to the families of the victims.
Team Performance
- Chapecoense has struggled to regain its footing in the years following the tragedy, finishing mid-table in the Brazilian top division.
- In 2022, the team finished 14th in the Campeonato Brasileiro, the top division of Brazilian football.
These are just a few of the recent news updates related to Chapecoense. The team continues to be remembered and honored for its bravery and resilience in the face of tragedy.