Chapecoense are to be crowned Copa Sudamericana champions, the club’s interim president has announced.
Ivan Tozzo has revealed that CONMEBOL officials have confirmed that the title will be posthumously bestowed upon the Brazilian side in the wake of a tragic plane crash that cost the lives of 71 people on board – including 19 players.
"CONMEBOL have testified that they will crown Chapecoense as champions of the Copa Sudamericana," Tozzo told TV Globo.
"In addition, the club will receive the two million dollar prize. Everything is confirmed. I do not know if there will be a ceremony to receive the cup.