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Colombia plane crash: FIFA 17 make classy gesture via Ultimate Team to show support for the Chapecoense air disaster

EA Sports provide all FUT users with free badges and kits of the Brazilian club for free so that they can pay respects

Fifa 17 Chapecoense

FIFA 17 players can now pay tribute to the casualties of the Chapecoense air disaster.

The Brazilian club were almost entirely wiped out after their plane crashed in Colombia on Tuesday, with 71 passengers of flight LMI2933 dying.

 Fifa 17 gave every Ultimate Team player a free Chapecoense kit to show support
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Fifa 17 gave every Ultimate Team player a free Chapecoense kit to show supportCredit: FIFA 17
 Club crests were also given out so that players could equip it as their own
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Club crests were also given out so that players could equip it as their ownCredit: FIFA 17

As a mark of respect, FIFA dished out kits and badges of Chapecoense on Ultimate Team - which gamers usually need to pay coins for - for free.


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Users logged in to the message: "Wear this kit and crest in support of the friends, family, and fans of Chapecoense."

Grieving fans of the disaster-hit club last night paid their respects in their home Arena Conda stadium.

Brazilians can be seen breaking down in tears as they mourn the tragic losses.

 The Chapecoense away kit was also given to players for free
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The Chapecoense away kit was also given to players for freeCredit: FIFA 17

Candles were lit and placed on the pitch as crowds gathered around to pay tribute.

People can be seen hugging each other for support as the memories of those lost become overwhelming.

Chapecoense were en route to Colombia to play the final of the Copa Sudamericana - South America's version of the Europa League.

Their Colombian opponents, Atletico Nacional, requested that the Brazilian club be awarded the Cup.

Defender Gilberto Garcia said: "We're waiting for the decision that Conmebol takes.

"The officials will talk but we want them to declare this team as champions.

"It's something we want . . . It's an initiative of ours and I know the world of football too.

"We hope that Conmebol makes this happen.

 Chapecoense players pose for a picture before boarding their doomed flight
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Chapecoense players pose for a picture before boarding their doomed flight
 Brazilian clubs have offered to loan players to Chapecoense for free
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Brazilian clubs have offered to loan players to Chapecoense for freeCredit: AP:Associated Press

"We also want to send all our care and thoughts to the families."

All South American football has been temporarily suspended in the wake of the tragedy.

Clubs from Brazil's top tier have requested that Chapecoense be immune from relegation for the next three seasons.

Paraguayan outfit Club Libertad have even offered their entire squad to Chapecoense, after Brazilian clubs announced they would loan players to them without any fees.


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