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Chapecoense Docked 3 Points, out of Copa Libertadores for Fielding Banned Player

Chapecoense's hopes of Copa Libertadores glory have been ended after they were docked three points for fielding an ineligible player.

The Brazilian club were punished by CONMEBOL for playing Luiz Otavio, who should have been sidelined through suspension, and their 2-1 victory over Argentinian side Lanus on May 17 was changed to a 3-0 defeat, meaning Chapecoense cannot advance to the knockout rounds, per Reuters (via MailOnline).

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.