🤝 A great gesture: Chapecoense unveil tribute shirt for Nacional

In a gesture of profound remembrance and respect, Chapecoense has announced the launch of its official jersey for the 2026 season (OF.1) as an emotional tribute to Atlético Nacional of Colombia. This act commemorates the tenth anniversary of the tragic air disaster of 2016, which cut short the Brazilian team's dream as they were heading to Medellín to play the final of the Copa Sudamericana.

The Symbol of "Light" in the Return

The club, which has returned to the elite of the Brazilian Championship, highlighted that the new attire will be a symbol of history and gratitude. The jersey pays tribute to the greatness of Atlético Nacional, which provided unconditional support in one of the most painful moments for the Verdão and the football community.

"A tribute to the greatness of a club (Atlético Nacional) that, from the other end of the continent, lit the light that illuminated our path back," reads the club's official statement.

Nos nossos dias mais difíceis, o verde das nossas cores nos uniu. Dez anos depois, em um ato de memória e respeito, a camisa OF.1 da temporada 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 será um símbolo de história e gratidão.

Uma homenagem à grandeza de um clube que, do outro extremo do continente, acendeu a luz… pic.twitter.com/vHnvEihNvr

— Chapecoense (@ChapecoenseReal) December 15, 2025

"Forever Brothers"

The launch of the uniform not only remembers the tragedy but also honors the brotherhood and commitment of Atlético Nacional, which requested to award the 2016 Copa Sudamericana title to Chapecoense.

The gesture, summarized in the phrase "Forever Brothers," reaffirms the unbreakable bond between both clubs, demonstrating that solidarity transcended the pain and remains alive in the history of Chapecoense.

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