Chapecoense

Despite losing 1-0 on Sunday, Chapecoense beat Avai to the Santa Catarina state championship title.

Laureus have recognised Chapecoense's success in rebuilding after the majority of their first-team squad were killed in an air disaster.

The president of Chapecoense, Plinio David de Nes Filho, has expressed grief on behalf of the club after Monday's devastating plane crash.

Ronaldinho The brother and agent of Ronaldinho has claimed the two-time World Player of the Year could play for Chapecoense.

Alan Ruschel Chapecoense will pay tribute to the 71 people killed in last year's tragic plane crash in a pre-season friendly against Barcelona on Monday.

Ronaldinho A Brazil side formed of domestic-based players will take on Colombia to raise funds for Chapecoense in January.

Hélio Zampier Neto A survivor of the plane crash which killed 71 people, defender Neto is eyeing a return for Chapecoense.

Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro opened a three-point lead atop the table as the chasing pack stumbled in Brazil's Serie A over the weekend.

Fluminense Fluminense and Sao Paulo were both big winners in the opening round of the Brazil Serie A over the weekend.