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Alan Ruschel, who was one of the survivors of the 2016 crash, was on hand to lift the trophy

'By merit, by right' - Chapecoense return to top flight

Brazilian side Chapecoense sealed the second division Serie B title on goal difference on Friday after a last gasp Panenka-style penalty from Anselmo Ramon gave them a 3-1 win over Confianca.

Soccer • 30 Jan 21

Chapecoense plane crash survivor to play against Barca

Plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel will play for Chapecoense in a pre-season friendly against Barcelona.

Soccer • 29 Jul 17

People pay tribute to the players of Chapecoense at the club's stadium in Chapeco

Stars offer help as tragic Chapecoense awarded Cup

Brazilian club Chapecoense have been crowned winners of the Copa Sudamericana after their plane crashed while travelling to the final, while several world-renowned players have offered to play for the stricken side.

Other sport • 06 Dec 16

Chapecoense's Neto, left, has vowed to return to football following leg surgery

Crash survivor Neto to return to football

One of the three surviving soccer players pulled from the wreckage of the Colombian air crash that killed 71 people this week is doing well after leg surgery and will play again, his father said.

Soccer • 02 Dec 16

Chapecoense can draw hope from United-Real bond

As Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense look to rebuild from the devastating effects of the air crash that decimated their squad, they can draw hope from the tale of how Manchester United forged an alliance with Real Madrid.

Soccer • 30 Nov 16

The Chapecoense team ahead of a Copa Sudamericana football match against Argentina's Independiente in September

Brazil clubs pledge players to Chapecoense

Brazil's leading football clubs have pledged to loan players to Chapecoense for free and asked for them to be safeguarded from relegation from the top flight for the next three seasons following a plane crash in Colombia which left 75 people dead.

Soccer • 30 Nov 16

Messi and Neymar have both posted their support for Chapecoense on social media

Football community rallies behind Brazilian club

Leo Messi, Neymar and Pele are just some of the high-profiles members within the football community to offer their support to Brazilian club Chapecoense following the tragic plane crash in Colombia.

Soccer • 29 Nov 16

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