Plane crash in Columbia carrying football team from Brazil

[carteater]

Very sad news RIP to all of those who died.
And condolences to all those affected.
And a successful recovery to the survivors.

 

[dazzer6666]

Desperately sad news. Thoughts go out to all affected.

 

[Exile]

3 of the players who didn't travel.

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Crushing image that. Why on earth would somebody think to snap, then presumably share, that image?

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

So, so sad

 

[Hillian1]

Just read on another website that other Brazilian Clubs have offered to loan them players for free and have petitioned that Chapecoense be exempt from relegation for three years.

Lovely gesture if true.

 

[¡Cereal Killer!]

Just read on another website that other Brazilian Clubs have offered to loan them players for free and have petitioned that Chapecoense be exempt from relegation for three years.

Lovely gesture if true.

Organisers say Atletico Nacional has asked for Chapecoense to be awarded the cup. Brazilian clubs have offered to loan players to them for free for the next year.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

PSG have informed FIFA that they will donate €40 million to Chapecoense. (source Twitter)

 

[Paul Reids Sock]

Organisers say Atletico Nacional has asked for Chapecoense to be awarded the cup. Brazilian clubs have offered to loan players to them for free for the next year.

Horrible news and a horrible horrible situation for everyone involved, thoughts are with them

Fair play to the clubsfor that and that is a great gesture to loan them players.

One would hope that they would also remove clauses stating that they cannot play against the parent club. As if that happens it will damage the team in terms of having to change every game

 

[Megazone]

Really sad new. Let's hope football worldwide comes together and supports Chapecoense in all forms. Everyone at the club, from family, friends, players, staff and supporters will be devastated. If there was ever a time for a Worldwide Fans united, it's now. They were so close to achieving a dream all small clubs dream of. We know what it feels to punch above our weight during the Withdean years, but luckily we all got to experience the dream come true. I really hope Chapecoense can continue the dream for all those who died in this tragic incident. From now on, Chapecoense will be my Brazillian team of choice. It will be very interesting to follow their progress. Let's hope they go on to great things after this.

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

All midweek football should be postponed as a mark of respect.

 

[Hillian1]

All midweek football should be postponed as a mark of respect.

With the greatest respect to your sentiments, I Absolutely disagree with this.

 

[symyjym]

It’s surreal seeing footage of them on the plane enjoying themselves and knowing their time ran out shortly after. Tragic

 

[lawros left foot]

PSG have informed FIFA that they will donate €40 million to Chapecoense. (source Twitter)

FIFA will probably demand a cut

 

[dazzer6666]

Nice words from Lucas at the end of the Liverpool/Leeds game.

 

[Puppet Master]

It’s surreal seeing footage of them on the plane enjoying themselves and knowing their time ran out shortly after. Tragic

Just saw this on a news report. All smiles and laughter. It really choked me up poor poor *******s

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

With the greatest respect to your sentiments, I Absolutely disagree with this.

why not ? We applaud at the drop of a hat unknown people. This is more worthy, I think.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

There are some big hearts in football.

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[Exile]

Was reading more about this earlier.

It is not only the football club that has been devastated - most of the playing squad, plus manager, club president, medical staff - but also the Brazilian football media - there were a group of 22 football journalists, broadcasters and photographers travelling with the team.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Was reading more about this earlier.

It is not only the football club that has been devastated - most of the playing squad, plus manager, club president, medical staff - but also the Brazilian football media - there were a group of 22 football journalists, broadcasters and photographers travelling with the team.

They were going to play in a cup final. I suppose the equivalent would be the helicopter crashing killing all the Albion team in 83. It's unimaginable, how the fans will be feeling. The players families must be completely devastated.

 

[m20gull]

Was reading more about this earlier.

It is not only the football club that has been devastated - most of the playing squad, plus manager, club president, medical staff - but also the Brazilian football media - there were a group of 22 football journalists, broadcasters and photographers travelling with the team.

Can't take it all in. Tried translating that to the impact it would have on our club but it's too much.