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Argentine soccer team presents Pope with signed jersey

July 17, 2014

The Argentine national soccer team, which finished 2nd in the World Cup, has sent Pope Francis a jersey signed by all of the team's members.

During their stay in Brazil for the World Cup competition, the Argentine team kept a large photo of national team with Pope Francis on display at their training center. The picture was taken when the Argentine team visited Rome for a friendly match with Italy.

 


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