Chapecoense Awarded 2016 Copa Sudamericana Championship Following Tragic Plane Crash

Today, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has announced the 2016 Copa Sudamericana championship belongs to first-time winners, Chapecoense. This comes a week after a tragic plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 of the 77 passengers on board, including 19 players and staff members from the Brazilian club. The team was on its way to face its opponent in Columbia for the first leg of the finals. Those challengers -- Atlético Nacional -- publicly stated the Chapecoense d...