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Over the years, there have been tragic incidents where notable football players were involved in plane crashes. Here are five cases that made headlines and deeply affected the sports world:

1. Emiliano Sala (2019)

Argentine forward Emiliano Sala tragically died in a plane crash over the English Channel. Sala was flying from Nantes, France, to join his new club, Cardiff City in Wales, when the plane went down. This incident led to a significant investigation into aircraft safety in sports.

2. Chapecoense Team (2016)

The Brazilian football team Chapecoense was involved in one of the most devastating plane crashes in sports history. The chartered flight, carrying the team to Colombia for the Copa Sudamericana final, crashed near Medellín. Of the 77 passengers, only six survived, including three players. This tragedy shocked the world, and tributes poured in from clubs and players globally.

3. Duncan Edwards and Manchester United’s “Busby Babes” (1958)

The Munich air disaster involved Manchester United players, known as the “Busby Babes,” who were returning from a European Cup match in Belgrade. The plane crashed during a refueling stop in Munich, killing 23 people, including eight Manchester United players. Among the deceased was the highly promising Duncan Edwards, whose death was a monumental loss for English football.

4. David Ibbotson (pilot) and Emiliano Sala** (2019)

As previously mentioned, the tragic death of Emiliano Sala was not only a loss for his club and fans but also highlighted the risks associated with chartered flights for athletes.

5. Andrés Escobar (plane crash survivor)

Although not involved directly in a crash, Colombian player Andrés Escobar was tragically shot in Colombia after returning from the 1994 FIFA World Cup. This story is often mentioned in discussions of tragic incidents impacting players.

These incidents have led to improvements in safety protocols for sports teams traveling internationally. The sports community continues to honor and reme

mber those who lost their lives.