The curious reason as to why Chapecoense's substitute goalkeeper didn't travel to Colombia

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Marcelo Boeck was one of the players who didn't travel with the Brazilian side. EFE
Marcelo Boeck was one of the players who didn't travel with the Brazilian side. EFE
Chapecoense were about to play one of the biggest games in their history when they travelled to Rionegro to face Atletico Nacional, but their aeroplane tragically crashed, leading to at least 76 deaths. Among the players who didn't travel was Marcelo Boeck, who stayed at home for a curious reason.