Football world pays tribute after Brazilian club's deadly plane crash
The football world united to pay tribute after Monday's tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of 71 people.
Brazilian football club Chapecoense was devastated by the catastrophe after just three of the 22 members on board survived the crash.
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The Serie A outfit was travelling from Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Medellin, Colombia to play a Copa Sudamerica finals match Wednesday against Atletico Nacional when an emergency was declared due to electrical failures.
Seventy-one people died after the plane crashed into a mountainous region near the Colombian capital.
Along with paying its respects, Chapecoense's opponents in the Copa Sudamericana final have insisted the Brazilian side be named honourary champions of the continental competition:
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#ForcaChapecoense pic.twitter.com/XB2xlXCrw1
— Atlético Nacional (@nacionaloficial) November 29, 2016
Meanwhile, Chapecoense players who didn't make the fateful trip were pictured in the team's dressing room in a state of shock:
Desolación total en el vestuario de Chapecoense. Los jugadores que no hicieron el viaje, devastados. Qué jornada tan jodida. pic.twitter.com/acgTMar1oC
— Invictos (@InvictosSomos) November 29, 2016
Fans gathered outside the team's stadium during a moment of silence, followed by applause after learning the tragic news:
Centenas de torcedores cercam estádio da Chapecoense e rezam. Siga a cobertura minuto a minuto em https://t.co/GPBOIwqgHN #forçachape pic.twitter.com/Ee2yWyTZmA
— Folha de S.Paulo (@folha) November 29, 2016
Former and current Brazilian stars took to social media Tuesday as well to pay tribute to the Serie A outfit:
Brazilian football is in mourning. It is such a tragic loss. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/jfoTMUBWtN
— Pelé (@Pele) November 29, 2016
Meus sentimentos e orações para toda a Família Chapecoense #forçaChape pic.twitter.com/rV5YDYYrVL
— Cafu. (@officialcafu) November 29, 2016
Minhas orações a tragédia de hoje, peço a Deus que conforte os familiares, amigos e envolvidos. Meu mais profundo sentimento. pic.twitter.com/RWGF2F9CzJ
— Kaka (@KAKA) November 29, 2016
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) November 29, 2016
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed his shock and paid respects to those affected in a brief statement:
This is a very, very sad day for football. We are so sorry to hear about the airplane crash in Colombia, it is shocking and tragic news. At this difficult time our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends. FIFA would like to extend its most heartfelt condolences to the fans of Chapecoense, the football community and media organisations concerned in Brazil.
Meanwhile, the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid held moments of silence during their respective training sessions while others took to social media to offer their condolences:
Before training the team held a minutes silence for the victims of the @ChapecoenseReal tragedy in Colombia pic.twitter.com/tjC3JsrWzs
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 29, 2016
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My thoughts and affection are with the victims and families of the terrible tragedy of Chapecoense. RIP pic.twitter.com/ROkID7x9N1
— Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) November 29, 2016
Minhas orações aos jogadores do Chapecoense 🙏🏾 Mes prières aux footballeurs du Chapecoense 🙏🏾 my prayers to Chapecoense players #forçachape pic.twitter.com/2fwh532xmT
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) November 29, 2016
Deeply affected by Medellin's plane crash. I shared locker with Cleber Santana and it's difficult to reveal how I feel. A huge hug. pic.twitter.com/TdeNzssZFN
— David De Gea (@D_DeGea) November 29, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the players families and everyone associated with @ChapecoenseReal football club. pic.twitter.com/9RMFsG3ClO
— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) November 29, 2016
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