Coritiba honors English fan with MND on shirts for league match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Brazilian top-flight club Coritiba wore special shirts featuring the name of Jonny Butcher, an English fan diagnosed with motor neurone disease, during their league match against Chapecoense. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the condition, also known as ALS. Butcher, a Norwich City supporter, formed a connection with Coritiba through his wife, a club native. The team's players displayed a banner with Butcher's name and included a message of support: 'Your strength inspires us. We stand as one.' Some shirts will be sent to Butcher's family and organizations aiding those with rare diseases.
- •Coritiba faced Chapecoense in a Brazilian Serie A match.
- •Jonny Butcher is from Norwich and has MND.
- •Shirts featured Butcher's name and an awareness message.
- •Players posed with a banner honoring Butcher.
- •Some shirts will be donated to Butcher's family.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
- 2:16 PMBBC Sport — Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
"Brazilian top flight club Coritiba wear the name of an English fan from Norwich on their shirts to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
"Brazilian top flight club Coritiba wear the name of an English fan from Norwich on their shirts to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:16 PMBrazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
Brazilian top flight club Coritiba wear the name of an English fan from Norwich on their shirts to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 2:16 PMBrazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
Brazilian top flight club Coritiba wear the name of an English fan from Norwich on their shirts to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
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