The All Other Leagues/Competitions Discussion Thread

[Zac]

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Here's more info:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoPRAAqaA04

Also that youtube channel is amazing.

Thanks for posting this. I've been watching these videos all day.

[Brahvocado]

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So I suppose Bayer in grandfathered in then? I'm glad they contrived something to get RB. Good for them.

Leverkusen, Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim have been around for a long time, before a lot of current rules came into place.

I do understand why supporters don't like Leipzig, but there is definitely a bit of hypocrisy going on over there in Germany atm.

[Leon]

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Awful, awful news.

I hope those who survived get past this tragedy, and those who passed rest in peace.

[Schrankwand]

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Awful, awful news.

I hope those who survived get past this tragedy, and those who passed rest in peace.

Heartbreaking news. Absolutely horrible. The information are really thin until now. Some users post that there are only 6 survivors. I hope this is not true.

EDIT: Just as i said it, Colombian officials comfirmed that there are 76 out of 81 (72 passengers + 9 crew members) people dead. What a tragedy.

[Leon]

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Just to look at this from a pure footballing perspective: the club seems to be beloved in Brazil; never been relegated and have been getting promoted the past few years. The competition final they were competing in is the equivalent of the Europa League, according to people who are familiar with south american football.

I hope they call it off and just make Chapecoense honorary champions or something of that sort.

[Schrankwand]

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I hope they call it off and just make Chapecoense honorary champions or something of that sort.

That would be a great idea. But i think they'll probably vacate it.

This tragedy reminds me of Manchester United in 1958 and the russian ice-hockey team Lokomotiv Jaroslawl. Just the imagination that a whole football team is vanished. Unbelievable.

Also: 3 players of the team are injured and did not take the flight. After the team made the final of the Copa Sudamericana, Coach Ciao Junior said "If I died today, I'd die happy". Scary.

[Leon]

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That would be a great idea. But i think they'll probably vacate it.

This tragedy reminds me of Manchester United in 1958 and the russian ice-hockey team Lokomotiv Jaroslawl. Just the imagination that a whole football team is vanished. Unbelievable.

Also: 3 players of the team are injured and did not take the flight. After the team made the final of the Copa Sudamericana, Coach Ciao Junior said "If I died today, I'd die happy". Scary.

Vacating it would be fine too; I just don't see how anyone can still continue the competition due to this tragedy. It sucks for the other club as well if it's cancelled, but sometimes, football just has to take a back seat to life.

If Man. United offered any sort of help due to both club's similar tragedies, that'd be great, but really, every club should be offering something in support just as a sign of solidarity.

I'd hate to think what those guys are going thru right now. That's some twisted luck right there.

[ImTellinTim]

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Atletico Nacional of Colombia, who they were set to play in the final, have apparently requested that the Cup be awarded to Chapecoense.

[Brahvocado]

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Looks like clubs all over the place are coming out in support, really great to see.

[ImTellinTim]

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I imagine we'll see a recognition and moment of silence before this week's Cup matches and matches on the weekend.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Looks like clubs all over the place are coming out in support, really great to see.

Flamengo, Palmeiras and Sao Paulo have offered players on loan to them to help move forward.

[steelerfan]

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Atletico Nacional of Colombia, who they were set to play in the final, have apparently requested that the Cup be awarded to Chapecoense.

Very class move by Nacional.

[mb625]

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I imagine we'll see a recognition and moment of silence before this week's Cup matches and matches on the weekend.

Hull had a moment of silence prior to their EFL Cup match with Newcastle today, so I'm assuming that has set the precedent. Absolutely tragic to see.

Hadn't actually heard of Chapecoense until today... absolutely the worst way to become aware of them. So cool to see what Nacional did, especially considering what a major opportunity this was for them as well. The support is absolutely crazy to me, really cool to see so many clubs from all across the world coming together in support of these guys. What the three Brazilian clubs are doing so they can continue their season is absolutely encouraging as well.

[Matt10]

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Just incredibly sad overall. Saw the instagram photos, and your heart just sinks seeing how happy Alan Ruschel was on the flight...just...man.

[Zac]

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