Pope Francis implored sports leaders on Wednesday to do a better job of keeping corruption off the playing field. Speaking at the first global conference on faith and sport, Francis said sports must be protected from manipulations and commercial abuse
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Vatican City: Pope Francis implored sports leaders on Wednesday to do a better job of keeping corruption off the playing field. Speaking at the first global conference on faith and sport, Francis said sports must be protected from manipulations and commercial abuse.
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"It would be sad for sport and for humanity if people were unable to trust in the truth of sporting results, or if cynicism and disenchantment were to drown out enthusiasm or joyful and disinterested participation," Francis said.
The pope's challenge comes during a period of widespread corruption in sports, from various scandals at FIFA to Olympic ticket abuses to match-fixing in numerous leagues and games.
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