The passing of Latin America's first pope sparked an upwelling of sorrow but also gratitude Monday, with everyone from Lionel ...

The late Pope Francis was remembered by individuals and organizations from all corners of the sports community, from Lionel ...

From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.

ROME (AP) — Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The ...

Luis Figo has heaped praise on Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The former player called him “the best” and urged ...

Pope Francis once shared his thoughts on who is the greatest footballer of all time, choosing Pele over Diego Maradona and ...

Argentina's football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and ...

Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's ...

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is famous globally and people are always very curious about it.Adding further fuel to this rivalry, Messi recently ignored Ronaldo when naming ...

Football is often compared to a religion for its fans, and Francis held numerous giant masses in football stadiums during trips abroad.