Football
legend Diego Maradona presented Pope Francis with an Argentina shirt
ahead of the Interreligous Match for Peace exhibition game.
The
former World Cup winner, who famously credited the 'Hand of God' after
scoring a goal with his fist against England at the 1986 World Cup, was
among several players to meet the pontiff at the Vatican.
The
leader of the Roman Catholic Church, himself a dedicated fan of of
Argentine side San Lorenzo, has helped arrange the celebrity exhibition
match to promote a diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
All-stars: Legends past and present enjoyed an audience with football fan Pope Francis
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