A coincidence involved football, one of Pope Francis’ largest passions, and the time and date of the pontiff’s death.
Francisco was a declared fan of San Lorenzo, from Argentina. He was honored by the club.
In its partner card that was released by the “Ciclón”, there is data as the real name of the Pope,, the simple partner mode and admission date on 12/03/2008.
However, the number of associate of the then Archbishop of Buenos Aires caught the attention of netizens: 88235.
Francisco died at the age of 88 at 2:35 am at the time of Buenos Aires, and 7:35 am on Rome time this Monday (21).
Pope and Football
Papa Francisco, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has always been a fan of football, especially . The Buenos Aires club is very respected in the Vatican and was quoted in some speeches of the pontiff.
It was raised in the Flores neighborhood, in Buenos Aires, the same place of the origin of San Lorenzo, and his passion for Los Cuervos was transmitted by his father, who always took him to El Gasometer, stadium of the club, at the time of his childhood.
In fact, in 2013, in a letter sent to the president of San Lorenzo, Pope Francis spoke about the feeling of remembering this moment of childhood
“When reading your words, you are coming to my memory beautiful memories, starting from my childhood. I was following, at the age of ten, the glorious campaign of 1946. That Gol de Pononi!”
The 1946 Argentine title marked a historic San Lorenzo team, which featured names such as Penoni, Basso and Martino. In addition to the national achievement, the Portene team shone in a tour in Europe, making important victories about the teams of Spain and Portugal.
End of the curse in Libertadores
The Holy Father was also able to witness the club’s recent historical campaign. In 2013, San Lorenzo was Argentine champion after bitter six -year -title fast.
The following year, the team led by Edgardo Bauza won the continent and surpassed the curse of being the only great of Argentine football without a Libertadores title, including Grêmio and Cruzeiro to reach the final.
Francisco kept the memories of this golden period with great affection. He even received the cyclon cast next to the Libertadores Cup at the Vatican.
