Chapecoense

[Stan Hullis]

The news coming out of Colombia is heartbreaking.

 

[YoungWolf]

So sad. RIP

 

[Kenny]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38142966

Awful stuff

Their opponents have asked for the Cup win to be given to Chapecoense. A small but awesome gesture

 

[FrankMunro-371]

What a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to those people who have lost loved ones.

 

[Alan]

http://www.espnfc.us/copa-sudameric...t-san-lorenzo-to-make-copa-sudamericana-final

An article from their semifinal victory less than a week ago. Tragic stuff.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Cecilino Hans, a director of Chapecoense has said::

"In the memory of those who died and to honour their families, we will rebuild this club from scratch so it is even stronger."

I am sure the entire footballing community will wish them every success.

 

[Lupo]

Ronaldinho says he is considering coming out of retirement to play for Chapecoense

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Ronaldinho says he is considering coming out of retirement to play for Chapecoense

Excellent news.

 

[Alan]

Excellent news.

Depends on his wage demands ay

 

[slink]

Depends on his wage demands ay

From the little i've seen he's said he will play for free hasn't he? That's along with Riquelme as well.

 

[Alan]

From the little i've seen he's said he will play for free hasn't he? That's along with Riquelme as well.

Hadn't seen that. Truly a good gesture if true.

Bit cynical of me to assume he'd want substantial payment.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Chapecoense have been awarded the South American Cup.

 

[Freddeno]

very good and noble to do that

 

[Penk Wolf]

They've been fined $28,300 for not fulfilling their final fixture of the season.

 

[Langers]

They've been fined $28,300 for not fulfilling their final fixture of the season.

Seriously?!?

 

[Penk Wolf]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/...s/chapecoense-fined-failing-play-last-9442441

 

[darlowolf64]

Just wow! Football authorities really can be dickheads

 

[PPB]

Good grief, that is shocking. What bastards.

 

[Deleted Cyber]

You could not make it up. Rules is rules Innit cock's!

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Following the air crash, Chapecoense are due to recommence playing football on the 29th January against International de Lage in a state championship game.