Six survived the crash. Plane carrying the entire Chapecoense soccer team from Brazil crashes south of Medellin, Colombia, killing 71. These are external links and will open in a new windowBrazilian football team Chapecoense has been torn apart by Monday's Only six of the 77 people on board the plane survived the crash, which came as the team headed to Medellin for the biggest match in their history.Three players were among the survivors, while 19 players and the coaching staff died. ""The Chapecoense Football Association is publicly expressing its deep regret and sadness at the news of the death of journalist Rafael Henzel, which occurred Tuesday night," "During his brilliant career, Rafael narrated, in an exceptional way, the history of Chapecoense. Rangel (left) was the top scorer in the club's history, with 81 goals according to Brazilian media, and one of Chapecoense's idols. (CNN) Rafael Henzel, the Brazilian journalist who survived the airplane crash that killed most of the Chapecoense soccer team in November 2016, … Heavy rain doesn't deter mourners at the Chapeco stadium.Relatives mourn over the coffin of one of the Chapecoense players at the stadium. But that is going to be hard. One of the team's idols, Danilo was instrumental in Chapecoense's historic performance at Copa Sudamericana. "Henzel was scheduled to report on the game between Chapecoense and Criciúma on Wednesday. Only six of the 77 people on board the plane survived the crash… Joined Chapecoense this year.Started his professional career with Gremio in 2013. Played for Fluminense before joining Chapecoense last year.Machado (right) had played at an Iranian club before being signed by Chapecoense this year.Kempes (left) had played for many small Brazilian teams and also in Japan.Played for some of Brazil's biggest clubs, including Cruzeiro and Palmeiras. Just three players survived.An investigation by the Colombian aviation agency concluded that In a statement, the club paid tribute to Henzel, adding that he had become "a symbol of the rebuilding of the club. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger.
Joined Chapecoense last year.Played in Azerbaijan. "Ruschel (right) has had spinal surgery. Joined Chapecoense last year.Was one of the club's youngest players. "Matheus Saroli, the son of Chapecoense's manager Luiz Carlos Saroli, was meant to have boarded the plane but lost his passport and had to stay in Brazil.The prominent pro-democracy supporter is accused of foreign collusion under controversial new laws.
That my son is one of the survivors is a miracle of God. 2:04. Despite heavy rainfall, people line the road to watch the passage of the funeral cortege in Chapeco on December 3.A child peers through a window of his home in Chapeco as the funeral procession passes on December 3.Fans wait at Arena Conda stadium in Chapeco for the arrival of the players' coffins on December 3.Soldiers carry the coffins of team members into Arena Conda stadium on December 3.Somber fans in rain gear watch coffins enter Arena Conda stadium. Last week, his wife told him through his team-mates that she was pregnant with their first child. Joined the club in 2013.
Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Henzel, who was 45, was one of six people to survive the airplane crash that killed 71 of the 77 people on board.The team was flying from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in Bolivia, to Medellin, Colombia, where it was set to play in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final when it crashed into a hillside.
Tucker: Most compelling voice against abortion is Kanye West - … Chapecoense air crash: Leaked tape shows plane 'ran out of fuel' Chapecoense plane crash: A tragedy for journalism in Brazil Chapecoense plane crash: Thousands of fans hold vigil for team Also played for Spain's Atletico Madrid. Joined Chapecoense last year.Josimar (left) had played for Palmeiras and Internacional, and also for Saudi Arabia's Al-Watan. "Veteran keeper Nivaldo was not selected so he could prepare for his 300th game with the club on Sunday against Atletico Mineiro in the last game of the Brazilian league season.After the accident, the 42-year old said he would retire immediately, but now wants to play in the last game to honour his fallen team-mates. At the semi-final, he saved a last-minute goal attempt from Argentina's San Lorenzo, securing his side's place at the final. ITV News Recommended for you. Last pictures of Chapecoense plane crash victims - Duration: 2:04. Brazilian news outlet Diario Catarinense tweeted a picture of three players who did not travel to Colombia, coming to terms with the deaths of their team-mates, in a near-empty changing room The club said the player still has "normal movements in upper and lower limbs" and is in a critical but stable condition.Neto (left) remained in intensive care with severe trauma to his skull, thorax and lungs.