Brazilian football icon, Ronaldinho has covered the South American Special issue of Four Four Two magazine.
The edition which was dedicated to Chapecoense FC who lost their club members to a Colombia plane crash few months ago also features interviews from Robinho and Pablo Zabaleta.
In his interview, Ronaldinho explained how he inspired the new generation, what he’s planning to do next, and why he wishes he was Dele Alli
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Chapecoense awarded the Copa Sudamericana 2016
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) have confirmed that Chapecoense are champions of Copa Sudamericana 2016. The honour was posthumously bestowed upon the Brazilian team at the request of opponents Atletico Nacional following the Colombia plane crash that killed 71 people on board a week ago. Atletico Nacional have been given a Fair Play award to acknowledge their “spirit of peace, understanding and fair play. They also received $1m while Chapecoense were given the $2m in prize money.
“CONMEBOL have testified that they will crown Chapecoense as champions of the Copa Sudamericana. We are receiving support from all federations. The CBF, CONMEBOL, FIFA, and especially the people of Chapeco.
“Right now we are beginning to rebuild the team. People want football, people love football in Chapeco.
“Therefore, we must continue this. Let’s talk and do well, let the dust settle and rebuild the team for next year.”
“Atletico Nacional have invited CONMEBOL to deliver the Copa Sudamericana title to the Chapecoense Football Association as an honour for their great loss and in posthumous homage to the victims of the tragic accident that has our sport in mourning.
“For us, and forever, Chapecoense shall be the Copa Sudamericana champions for 2016.” Chapecoense interim president Ivan Tozzo, said in a statement.
Ronaldinho, Gudjohnsen offer to play for Chapecoense for free!
Great Gesture!
In the wake of the Colombia plane crash that killed 71 people, including members of Brazilian football team Chapecoense, a week ago, while going for their Copa Sudamericana final first leg against Atletico Nacional, Brazilian football legend, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, also known as Ronaldinho, has reportedly come out of retirement to sign for Chapecoense and will play for them for free.
Former Iceland international, Eidur Gudjohnsen, has also offered his services to Chapecoense adding that a reunion with his former Barca team-mate would be an added bonus.
Gudjohnsen posted on Twitter: ‘Out of respect I would play for Chapecoense if they have a place for me! ‘If not just to play with Ronaldinho again.’
Chapecoense FC President, Sandro Pallaoro buried.
Thousands gathered to pay tributes to the President of Brazilian football team, Chapecoense FC, Sandro Pallaoro who died with 71 others in a plane crash a week ago.
Sandro Pallaoro was on the plane that crashed almost a week ago as the club was traveling to Colombia to play the first of two games to determine the Copa Sudamericana champion — the No. 2 club tournament in Latin America.
The crash killed 71 of 77 people on board, including 19 players. The dead were honored Saturday at Chapeco’s stadium, with burials taking place across the country. None of the players were from the small southern Brazilian city.
Plane carrying Brazilian football team crashes in Colombia
It’s a sad day for football.
A charter aircraft carrying members of Brazilian football team, Chapecoense reportedly crashed this morning in Colombia due to lack of fuel.
The team was to play Copa Sudamerica (equivalent to the Europa League in Europe) finals against Atletico Nacional on Wednesday in Medellin. The South American Football Confederation has confirmed that they are suspending all activities until further notice.
More than 75 people out of 81 on board have been feared dead.. Rescue operations have been halted due to rain.
May their souls of the departed find repose. Amen.