The Football World Comes Together For Brazil's Chapecoense FC And It's A Lesson For All Of Us

The world is still mourning the plight of Associa??o Chapecoense de Futebol (ACF) who lost almost their entire team in the tragic plane crash yesterday. As a fan of Manchester United, who faced a similar plight all the way back in 1958, I understand how this incident will forever alter the history of a football club which was on a magical run these past few seasons.

But it's in the toughest of times that the strongest of characters show up. The way the football world has come together to help Chapecoense shows how remarkably beautiful the true spirit of football is, and just how it transcends all boundaries.

Here's how the world's biggest clubs and their supporters have shown their support for ACF:

1. Atletico Nacional asked for the Copa Sudamericana 2016 title to be awarded to Chapecoense. CONMEBOL has accepted

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The Chapecoense team were travelling to play Atletico Nacional in Medellin, Colombia, in the first leg of their maiden Copa Sudamericana final before an electrical failure caused their plane to crash. This was considered the most important match in their history.

Atletico Nacional has asked that Chapecoense be awarded the title and CONMEBOL has accepted it. Atletico also has its fans coming to the stadium with candles in remembrance.

2. Wembley, Allianz Arena and many other stadiums were lit up in ACF's colours

Wembley in tribute to Chapecoense tonight ? pic.twitter.com/vqaAFJ7sNM

¡ª Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) November 29, 2016

The entire world is with Chapecoense ?? pic.twitter.com/2Pb9sBs4Jd

¡ª Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) November 30, 2016

3. In an amazing gesture, PSG announced they will donate €40 million to Chapecoense.

PSG have announced they will donate €40 million to Chapecoense. Amazing gesture. pic.twitter.com/c9Hg5XzXT8

¡ª Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) November 29, 2016

4. Brazilian and Argentinian clubs will loan players to Chapecoense for 2017, without fees

The Brazilian clubs will also ask for the club to be exempt from relegation for the next 3 years from the Seria A. The club had gained promotion into the top league only in 2014.

5. Football players around the world mourn the loss

Barcelona players hold a minute of silence in memory of Chapecoense players and others who died in the plane crash in Colombia #For?aChape pic.twitter.com/lHjfC8JUGC

¡ª Neymar Jr. (@NeyMarvellous) November 29, 2016

La minute de silence des joueurs et du staff du @PSG_inside en hommage aux victimes de l'accident d'avion du @ChapecoenseReal #For?aChape ?? pic.twitter.com/P5uPEQTKzr

¡ª PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) November 29, 2016

Minute's silence for the victims of the plane crash in Colombia.https://t.co/CzeDgeynuD#RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/9auFteNzOf

¡ª Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) November 29, 2016

6. EA Sports is offering Chapocoense kits in the FIFA video game

What a nice gesture by @EASPORTSFIFA, giving us #Chapecoense badge & kits to show respect.#ForcaChape pic.twitter.com/osHBioNmaZ

¡ª Football Super Tips (@FootySuperTips) November 30, 2016

7. Football fans are showing their support

Beautiful. #Chapecoense fans paying tribute to their fallen team in their stadium. pic.twitter.com/RmlLLlyaik

¡ª The Bolivian Yank (@TheBolivianYank) November 30, 2016

8. Brazilian champions Palmeiras request to make a special gesture

#T¨¢AcabandoOAnoE estamos comemorando mais um t¨ªtulo! #PalmeirasEneacampe?o ????????? pic.twitter.com/JAO3PNWkdf

¡ª SE Palmeiras (@SEPalmeiras) November 28, 2016

Palmeiras, the champions of Brazil, have requested they be allowed to wear AFC jerseys in the final game of the season. The Club won their first title 22 years earlier this week and will ask Brazilian FA for special permission to don the now-iconic green shirts.