Chapecoense plane crash football rallies around brazilian team
The Chapecoense plane crash was a devastating aviation accident that occurred on November 28, 2016, in Colombia. A chartered plane carrying the Brazilian football team Chapecoense Real, as well as journalists and team staff, crashed into a mountainous area near the city of Medellín, killing 71 people, including 19 players, 20 staff members, and six journalists.
The team was traveling to Medellín, Colombia, to play in the Copa Sudamericana final against Atlético Nacional, a team from Colombia. The crash occurred just a few minutes before the team was scheduled to land at José María Córdova International Airport.
The news of the crash sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with teams and players from around the globe expressing their condolences and support for the victims and their families. The Brazilian football community was particularly affected, with many teams and players from Brazil paying tribute to the victims.
In the days and weeks following the crash, football rallies around the world came together to pay their respects to the victims. Here are some examples:
- International football community: The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the governing body of world football, issued a statement expressing its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
- Brazilian football: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) suspended all football activities in Brazil for a day as a mark of respect for the victims. The CBF also organized a memorial service at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, which was attended by thousands of fans.
- Argentine football: The Argentine Football Association (AFA) organized a minute's silence before a match between River Plate and Racing Club, and the team wore black armbands as a sign of respect.
- Colombian football: Atlético Nacional, the team that was scheduled to play Chapecoense in the Copa Sudamericana final, decided to withdraw from the competition and awarded the title to Chapecoense. The team also organized a memorial service at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín.
- Global football rallies: Football fans around the world came together to pay their respects to the victims. In Brazil, fans gathered outside the Chapecoense stadium, while in Colombia, fans lit candles and placed flowers at the crash site.
- Tributes from football stars: Many football stars, including Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo, paid tribute to the victims on social media, using the hashtag #Chapecoense.
The Chapecoense plane crash was a tragic event that shocked the football world, but it also brought the global football community together in a show of solidarity and respect for the victims and their families.