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After deadly bus crash, Brazilian football team rebuilding and drawing inspiration from NFL

Last September, the Coritiba Crocodiles' team bus flipped on a mountain road while traveling to play in Rio de Janeiro, killing three people including captain Daniel Santos.
The crash occurred because the bus lost its brakes and slid, causing injuries to many players who endured suffering before rescuers arrived, and the police investigation remains open.
After months of recovery and mental struggles, the amateur team was reassembled in January and has since won four Brazilian league matches, securing a place in the semifinals and their 12th Parana state title.
President Ado Rodrigues said, "They felt our grief and put themselves in our place," while coach Johnny Mitchell called the NFL game in Brazil a chance to give the team "some more hope."
The team's return has united fans and players, with widow Elisa Richter calling it "a wonderful thing," suggesting the rebuilding offers hope for the sport's growth amid ongoing emotional challenges.

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