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The Day Pope Francis Praised Pelé Over Messi and Maradona
In a 2023 interview, Pope Francis, a devoted supporter of San Lorenzo, was asked the classic question: Messi or Maradona? His ...
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Pope Francis: When the Late Pontiff Settled the GOAT Debate, Picked Pele Over Messi & Maradona
Pope Francis once shared his thoughts on who is the greatest footballer of all time, choosing Pele over Diego Maradona and ...
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The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle ...
Gary Lineker didn’t hesitate when naming best player he played alongside with Gazza and Shearer snubbed
GARY LINEKER did not hesitate when asked who the best footballer was that he played alongside. The retired striker starred ...
Compare Messi to Maradona, Abedi Pele, not Cristiano Ronaldo – Asamoah Gyan
Legendary Ghanaian player Asamoah Gyan believes Argentine football great Lionel Messi is a better player than his Portuguese ...
Pope Francis was a card-carrying soccer fan. And a promoter of the values in sports
ROME -- From meetings with Diego Maradona to the passion for his beloved Buenos Aires club, San Lorenzo, Pope Francis was an avid soccer fan. And a promoter of sports in general. Francis died Monday ...