People broke down in tears as they paid their respects to the victims of the Chapecoense air disasterAP:Associated PressChapecoense’s stadium was filled with grieving supportersGetty ImagesPeople hugged and consoled each other for support as they were overwhelmed with griefAP:Associated PressOne group of mourners sit down outside the stadium as it all becomes too muchAP:Associated PressThe world united today to remember those lost in the tragic air disasterReuters
Last night the world remembered the tragedy as people united in grief.
Brazilians can be seen breaking down in tears in the Arena Conda stadium – home of Chapecoense.
Candles were lit and placed on the pitch as crowds gather around to pay tribute.
People can be seen hugging each other for support as the memories of those lost become overwhelming.
Candles were lit across Brazil to remember the 71 who died in the plane crashEPAMasses are held to console those stricken by griefAP:Associated PressThe Chapecoense air disaster has rocked the world of footballAP:Associated PressMourners turn up to show support and remember the victims of the plane crashEPAA crying woman pays tribute to the victims of the Chapecoense air disasterGetty Images
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It emerged the top Brazilian football club CHANGED PLANES at the last minute.
And further investigation into the crash suggests the jet ran out of fuel, according to experts.
Flowers are hung on the nets inside Chapecoense's stadiumGetty ImagesA little boy sits alone in remembrance of the tragic air disasterGetty ImagesPeople pray for the Brazilian football team and all others involved in the plane crashGetty ImagesChapecoense fans attend a religious ceremony to mourn the 71 lost in the crashEPA
Tributes have been pouring in for Chapecoense, with Brazil star Neymar leading them.
He posted on Instagram: “Impossible to believe in this tragedy.
“Impossible to believe in the event, impossible to believe that the plane crashed.
“Impossible to believe that athletes, humans were on this plane.
Pictures of the Chapecoense air disaster show the plane wreckageGetty ImagesThe Chapecoense team pose for their last group picture before their tragic deaths
“Impossible to believe that these people left their families . . . IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE!!!”
Chapecoense were on their way to Colombia to play a Cup final against Atletico Nacional in the South American equivalent of the Europa League.
Nacional have since requested to Conmebol - the South American Football Confederation - to award their Brazilian opponents the title.
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