Plane carrying 77 crashes in Colombia



Kickoff was set for Wednesday night.

Chapecoense, a Brazilian soccer team representing.    the city's 200,000 residents, would take the field in Medellin against Colombian club Atlético Nacional in the first leg of the Copa Sudamerica final.
By now, most of the world knows how this story ends.
The chartered Avro RJ85 flying the team, its coaches and guests crashed, killing more than 70 on board.It's an unspeakably tragic conclusion to what most consider a fairy-tale run in one of South America's most prestigious soccer tournaments.
But life moves forward.
The many tributes continue to pour in.
The investigation continues.
A team of Brazilian aviation accident prevention specialists, foreign ministry delegates and federal police officers are expected to arrive in Medellin on Wednesday.
So too will the mayor of Chapeco, city officials, members of the Brazilian Football Federation, and television broadcasters. They're there to help identify the victims, authorities say.
"Today we wake up with a new challenge, because life gave us a different lesson. Our warriors became heroes, and immortalized their lives in a battle that made the world stop. Today's match does not have a final whistle. Together, we are more than 11."It's a time of mourning and reflection in both Brazil and Colombia.
Heartbroken fans gathered at Arena Conda in the team's hometown of Chapeco, Brazil.
Brazilian President Michel Temer has declared a three-day mourning period in response to the tragedy. Flags at his presidential palace are flying at half staff.

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