Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday. Throughout his papacy, he met numerous sporting icons who shared his love for football. Here’s a look at the football icons who had the honour of meeting the late Pope over the years. (Pic: File Pic/AFP)
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Inter Miami failed to score for the first time since Lionel Messi joined the team, playing a scoreless draw with Nashville. (Pic: AFP)
31 August,2023 09:09 PM IST | Editor
Lionel Messi scripted a remarkable Major League Soccer debut, entering in the 60th minute of Inter Miami's match at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. (Pic: AFP)
27 August,2023 06:42 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
Lionel Messi ripped a shot from 30 yards past three Philadelphia defenders in the 20th minute that made fans who paid a record price for soccer tickets in the Philly area rejoice, and Inter Miami beat the Union 4-1 in a Leagues Cup semifinal on Tuesday night. (Pic: AFP)
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