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Barcelona invite Chapecoense for Joan Gamper Trophy

Barcelona have invited Chapecoense to play in the Joan Gamper Trophy next season to pay tribute to the 71 people who died in a tragic air disaster.

Chapecoense players, backroom staff and officials were among the victims when a flight carrying the team to the Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico Nacional crashed in Colombia last week.

The football world has united in its support for the Brazilian Serie A side, with numerous clubs and players having offered to help in the wake of the tragedy.

Brazil will play Colombia in January to help raise money for those affected, and Barcelona are also keen to assist Chapecoense's recovery by offering a place in their pre-season plans for the 2017-18 campaign.