Topic: Chapecoense plane crash

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

"Though we are aware of the irreparable damage caused by this terrible event, the clubs understand that now is the moment for unity, support and assistance for Chapecoense."

"In this regard, the clubs announce solidarity measures towards Chapecoense, which will consist of, among other things:

(I) Free loan players for the 2017 season;

"(II) A formal request to the Brazilian Football Confederation for Chapecoense not to be subject to relegation to Serie B of the Brazilian championship for the next three seasons. If Chapecoense finish the championship in the bottom four, the team in 16th place would be relegated."

"This is the minimum gesture of solidarity that is at our disposal at present, but it is endowed with the most sincere objective of reconstructing this institution of Brazilian football, which has been lost."

[mrchimps]

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm, there's a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your hearts
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your hearts
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

Rest in peace

[ggcc14]

the fact they were travelling to a cup final, their equivalent to our Europa League you could say. It makes all the more painful, if that is possible? imagine those fans so excited to see their team perform in a huge match and this happens. sickeningly sad, it really is.

[Johnny B. Goode]

the fact they were travelling to a cup final, their equivalent to our Europa League you could say. It makes all the more painful, if that is possible? imagine those fans so excited to see their team perform in a huge match and this happens. sickeningly sad, it really is.

It was the most important match in their history, by far. Chapecoense is a small club from a small city in a small state. They were in the 4th division in 2009 and reached the top flight in 2014.

[ggcc14]

I was going to say I wasn't familiar with them, but had a vague recollection of their name via gambling sites or such like. that explains it.

[ChaChaMooMoo]

Tragic, having lives taken in such a cruel way.

RIP to those who lost their lives.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

I read on some website PSG were going to donate 40 million euros to help them rebuild, i don't know how true that story is. it'd be a wonderful gesture if they did

its a fake news story started by twitter

[Barneylfc∗]

its a fake news story started by twitter

Some absolute wankers on that website

[gazzalfc]

Brazilian teams have offered to loan any players to them without any fees and said they want them exempt from relegation for 3 years.

Atletico Nacional have also asked the Brazilian FA to award Chapecoense the Copa Sudamericana they were due to play in

[The North Bank]

Heartbreaking.

RIP

[12C]

Desperately sad news.

[sms1986]

Henry Winter
henrywinter
Lucas knew some of the #Chapecoense players on the plane. He asked #lfc if he could wear black armband tonight. Klopp said all players would

[Lush is the best medicine...]

Henry Winter
henrywinter
Lucas knew some of the #Chapecoense players on the plane. He asked #lfc if he could wear black armband tonight. Klopp said all players would

their captain played for atletico Madrid for a couple of years, played with the likes of forlan, de gea, aguero, Luis garcia

[ggcc14]

their captain played for atletico Madrid for a couple of years, played with the likes of forlan, de gea, aguero, Luis garcia

and that player was...?

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

and that player was...?

Cleber Santana.

[Gods_Left_Boot]

Desperately sad. The video of them celebrating after the semis and the picture of the players who didn't travel with the team taken today in the very same dressing room are just heartbreaking.

RIP to all those who died in the crash.

[AnfieldRD19]

Love how all the clubs are coming out and supporting them. Really goes to show how this game unifies people

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm, there's a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your hearts
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your hearts
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

Rest in peace

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/LFC/status/803689786611499008/video/1

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

Newcastle/Hull

[jillcwhomever]

What a horrible, horrible tragedy.  A whole team gone in one awful moment. My heart goes out to everyone effected by this tragedy. RIP to all.

[Crosby Nick]

Desperately sad. The video of them celebrating after the semis and the picture of the players who didn't travel with the team taken today in the very same dressing room are just heartbreaking.

RIP to all those who died in the crash.

Yeah tjat picture really got to me, God knows what mix of emotions were swirling through their heads.

[elsewhere]

https://mobile.twitter.com/LFC/status/803689786611499008/video/1

i couldn't hold myself after seeing Lucas

[Alf]

Nice touch the Brazilian flag in home baked window tonight but what a heartbreaking story.

[reddav72]

tragic news
thoughts to all families, friend's and supporters
RIP
YNWA

[4pool]

https://mobile.twitter.com/LFC/status/803689786611499008/video/1

The YNWA and Minutes silence is doing the rounds in Brazil..

 

[HarryLabrador]

How dreadfully sad. Very best wishes to all the family and friends.

R.I.P. YNWA

[jackh]

As with many, I'm sure, this was the very first news I came across on arrival to work this morning - absolutely heartbreaking.  Can't begin to imagine how it must feel for the families, friends, and supporters of those involved with the Club.

their captain played for atletico Madrid for a couple of years, played with the likes of forlan, de gea, aguero, Luis garcia

Cleber Santana.

Cleber Santana was a regular in the side during 2007/08, playing regularly alongside Luis Garcia and Maxi Rodriguez.  I started keeping an eye on Atleti's results that season, due to Luis's move...very sad to note Cleber Santana's name amongst those so cruelly lost.

Credit to Lucas tonight.  I'd never question anybody for wishing not to turn in for work in those circumstances, but delivering a solid performance - as captain - is definitely amongst a range of perfect and most respectful tributes to those who can't be out there doing their thing on their big day.

[Dim Glas]

Henry Winter
henrywinter
Lucas knew some of the #Chapecoense players on the plane. He asked #lfc if he could wear black armband tonight. Klopp said all players would

   Must have been tough for Lucas tonight. You could see it in the minutes silence.

[rodderzzz]

Just horrible, it was akin to when Fulham got to the Europa League final. Massive achievement and all their fans and players were so excited to be there. RIP

[dosx]

All my thoughts and prayers are with all the families and friends of the victims.
#YNWA

[rodderzzz]

Young fan at the ground today, having lost his heroes 

[rafathegaffa83]

RIP

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

Mass at the Cathedral.

[jooneyisdagod]

The more I read about this, the more heartbreaking it gets. Ultimately, football is as much about playing together as a team, standing up for one another and giving it everything one has to bring joy to all those around as it is about technique, skill and goals. It's the most emotional of sports. It's the one with the most unwritten rules about how one treats opponents/teammates. It is to my mind the sport that most completely reflects the human condition more than any other. Maybe, that's why I feel as strongly as I do about it.

Through some accident, we stumbled upon a sport that is most reflective of life itself where dogged determination and caring for one another can actually take a group places. And that is why it is so heartbreaking to see a bunch of players pass away so tragically. They exemplified all that is good about football. A small team with inexpensive players who combined into something far greater than the sum of all parts and reached the final of a prestigious tournament. And a team that clearly was a team in the truest sense of the word. Maybe that's why I feel so sorry for the team and their fans, the players and their families. This isn't even mentioning the many others who also lost their lives that I also feel really sorry for.

RIP to them all.

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

Club Libertad from Paraguay has offered their whole first team squad for the future.

[Ken-Obi]

Atletico Nacional have also asked the Brazilian FA to award Chapecoense the Copa Sudamericana they were due to play in

Top gesture that.

[LiverBirdKop]

Horrible, horrible, horrible tragedy. I've cried and never saw them but in brief highlights.

RIP. Strength to all the families who lost loved ones.

YNWA 

[helmboy_nige]

Tragedies like this transcend football. A truly horrific loss of life and my thoughts are with the families of all those killed and the few survivors.

Some lovely gestures today from clubs offered players to requests for them to be spared relegation.

RIP, YNWA

[Tomaldinho]

https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/forcachape

Some shirts being auctioned off with proceeds going back to the club.

I imagine the eventual winning bids will end up being pretty high but thought I'd put in here anyway.

[Desert Red Fox]

FOX Sports Brazil is showing this right now.



Should've been the Copa Sudamericana Final. Instead, just 90 minutes of silence - to honor and remember the victims. It's a very lovely gesture.