Chapecoense awarded Copa Sudamericana after death of 19 players in plane crash

Nacional had asked for the title to be awarded to Chapecoense in tribute to the victims of the crash.

Tragic Brazilian club Chapecoense have been crowned winners of the Copa Sudamericana after their plane crashed while travelling to the final.

The jet carrying the Chapecoense team, along with club officials and journalists, to Medellin for the final against Colombian side Atletico Nacional came down late last Monday, killing 71 people including 19 players.