In 2016, Chapecoense” type=”text/html” data-cms-ai=”0″>Chapecoense He lived the saddest and darkest moment in his entire history when he traveled to Medellín to play the final of the Copa Sudamericana against Atlético Nacional, but on the way the plane carrying the team crashed and made a world milestone of a painful loss in football.
But that day a powerful brotherhood emerged between Atlético Nacional and Chapecoense, since the purslanes not only gave up the Sudamericana title, but also gave up the Atanasio Girardoty was given to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in said accident, which is why, 10 years later, the Brazilian club decided to return that commemoration to them.
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Chapecoense’s moving tribute to Atlético Nacional
Through social networks, the Brazilian team confirmed its new kit for 2026 with a spicy touchl: the design was inspired by the same shirt that the purslane team used in 2016, the year they won the Copa Libertadores, the same outline of the green and white lines with the ‘Chapeco’ shield, an announcement that moved the followers of the Paisa team.
“The 202 season jersey6 pays tribute to Atlético Nacional, a club that in 2016 reaffirmed its greatness with notable gestures of solidarity, empathy and love for others, that transcended borders and became an inseparable part of the history of world football and the reconstruction of Chapecoense. In addition, of course, it celebrates the identity of the Chapecano people,” they expressed.
The most striking thing about the announcement was seeing former defender Neto, unot one of the survivors of the tragedy and one of the footballers who, on repeated occasions, has expressed being fans of Atlético Nacional after what happened.
The tragic Chapecoense accident
It was November 28, 2016 when LaMia flight 2933 suffered a spectacular accident with 68 passengers and 9 crew members, of which 71 of the 77 occupants died. A tragedy that united football in a celebration of the life and memory of the Chapeco players.
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