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Messi: World Cup win a ‘gift from God’

December 19, 2022

Soccer hero Lionel Messi yesterday declared the World Cup victory of Argentina over France as a gift from God. He told journalists in Qatar after the final in the Lusail stadium – which has been hailed the greatest ever – that the triumph of his team was a moment he had “craved” as he reached

Zanetti: ‘Football match will help spread the Pope’s message of peace to the world’

August 26, 2014

Inter-religious Match for Peace expected to feautre Roberto Baggio, Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi

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July 24, 2014

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Pope Francis welcomes football star Carlos Tevez to the Vatican

November 13, 2013

Argentina striker discusses poverty in Buenos Aires with the Pontiff

Pope Francis welcomes Argentine and Italian football stars to the Vatican

August 13, 2013

Lionel Messi hails "one of the most special days of my life"

Pope Francis meets Italian and Argentine football stars in Rome

August 13, 2013

Lionel Messi leads delegation ahead of friendly match

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April 17, 2013

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