Chapecoense

Brasileirao clubs including champions Palmeiras want Chapecoense to be granted special measures after a plane crash devastated their team.

We examine the rise of Chapecoense, the unfancied team who were victims of a tragic aviation accident on the eve of their shot at glory.

Edson Nascimento Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil icon Pele paid his respects to "our brothers" who lost their lives in the Chapecoense air disaster.

Marcos Padilha Danilo - among 71 people killed after a plane carrying the Chapecoense squad crashed - named 'Craque da Galera' by popular vote.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro saw their Brazilian Serie A lead cut to seven points after a 1-0 home loss to Corinthians on Wednesday.

Flamengo Flamengo stunned Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro 3-0 on Sunday, allowing Internacional to reduce the latter's advantage to six points.

Colombian authorities have blamed errors from the pilot and airline for the plane crash that killed members of the Chapecoense team.

Eusebio Di Francesco has named his Roma squad for a friendly against Brazilian side Chapecoense, with Patrik Schick included.

Corinthians Title hopefuls Corinthians climbed up to third in the standings with a 1-0 victory over Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro maintained their five-point lead atop the Brazilian Serie A, while Kaka scored for Sao Paulo.