The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican

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Published: 23.04.2025, 18:03

Source: Yahoo Sports

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Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.View on euronews

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