Buenos Aires: Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades-long ...

Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades ...

The Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was named Francis on March 13 2013, was very close to the world of soccer, as he was himself a big fan of Argentinian team San Lorenzo, and a friend of ...

A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as the most beautiful game in the world. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to the sport ...

Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Gustavo Benítez Formation: 5 - 3 - 2 Manager: Miguel Ángel Russo ...