Chapecoense crash survivor wins promotion in final game
Summary
Alan Ruschel retired from football after helping Juventude earn promotion to Brazil’s Serie A. The 37-year-old came on as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Botafogo, then took part in a farewell at the club’s stadium.Key Facts
- Ruschel was one of six survivors of the 2016 plane crash that killed 71 people, including 19 Chapecoense players and the coaching staff.
- He returned to football a year after the crash, despite severe injuries and spinal surgery.
- Ruschel rejoined Juventude, his boyhood club, in 2023.
- He entered the match against Botafogo as a substitute in the 74th minute.
- Juventude’s win secured promotion to Brazil’s top division.
- Ruschel said he was retiring after two consecutive knee surgeries and because his body was no longer responding.
- Chapecoense was relegated after one season in Serie A and will return to Serie B.
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