Chapecoense opponents ask for title to be awarded to tragic club

“They came for a dream, they depart as legends.”

Chapecoense opponents ask for title to be awarded to tragic club
Tue, 29 Nov, 2016 - 12:46
Grainne McGuinness

Copa Sudamericana finalists Atletico Nacional have requested that organisers CONMEBOL award the title to Chapecoense.

A chartered plane carrying the Chapecoense team and entourage crashed in Colombia last night while on its way to the finals of the regional tournament, killing 76 people.

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