Is the pope a Real Madrid fan? Leo’s admission upsets Barcelona faithful
Summary
Pope Leo XIV revealed during a flight that while he supports all football teams, his aide Robert Prevost supports Real Madrid. He later visited Real Madrid’s stadium and received a personalized jersey, which upset fans of Barcelona, Real Madrid's rival team.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV spoke briefly in Catalan during his visit to Barcelona, encouraging unity.
- On a flight to Spain, the pope said he supports all teams but mentioned Robert Prevost supports Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid shared the pope’s comment on social media, calling him a fan.
- The pope visited Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium before a large rally.
- He received a Real Madrid jersey with “Robert F Prevost” on the back from the club president.
- Many Barcelona fans viewed the pope’s Real Madrid support as a political statement due to regional tensions.
- Some sports commentators joked that the pope favors Real Madrid because of their "pure and clean" image.
- Some Barcelona supporters felt the pope should remain neutral in sports rivalries.
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