In a 2023 interview, Pope Francis, a devoted supporter of San Lorenzo, was asked the classic question: Messi or Maradona? His response shocked many: “I’ll add a third one. Pelé.” ...

Asked to choose between his compatriots Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, World Cup winners from different generations, Francis’ answer was unexpected. “I will add a third,” he said.

An Argentinian to the core, and lifelong San Lorenzo de Buenos Aires fan, Pope Francis shocked his countrymen when he, in an interview, claimed Pele, the Brazilian football legend, to be the greatest ...

When asked for his take on the discussion between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, the Pope described Inter Miami superstar Messi as a true gentleman, both on and off the pitch. However, the ...

This was evident from his response to a question about who the best footballer of all time was. Usually, an Argentine's options are narrowed down to two — Diego Maradona and Messi, two geniuses who ...

Pope Francis picked Pelé ahead of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi when asked about who the greatest footballer was. Photos by David Cannon, Sean Gallup, and Marcelo Endelli. Many anticipated a ...

Argentine sports journalist Sofi Martínez has decided to speak publicly about the rumour there’s something between her and footballer Lionel Messi – so what did she say and who is she exactly?

From Argentine compatriots Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluigi Buffon, Francis received the greatest stars of football at the Vatican, signing dozens of ...

While many are already predicting a legendary career for the young forward, Capello believes Yamal’s ceiling - no matter how high - would fall short of the standards set by Lionel Messi and Diego ...