Pope Francis asked the winners of the World Cup in Qatar to celebrate the victory "in humility"
Pope Francis, a great soccer fan of Argentine nationality, on Sunday urged the winner of the 2022 World Cup, between Argentina and France, to celebrate in humility, reports AFP, quoted by Agerpres.
“Our best thoughts to the winners, but I invite you to live this moment in humility. And those who will lose should live the moment with joy," Pope Francis told Italian television channel Canale 5.
"The greatest value is not to win or not to win, but to evolve cleanly," Pope Francis said. An ardent supporter of the San Lorenzo club in Buenos Aires, the Sovereign Pontiff stated that he does not know if he will be able to watch the World Cup final.
Pope Francis "doesn't know if he can watch the match" and didn't venture a prediction, but urged the French and Argentine players to "shake hands" at the end of the match, regardless of the outcome.
The reigning world champion France will meet Argentina in the final of the World Cup in Qatar, in a match scheduled at Lusail Stadium - Al Daayen, from 17:00, live on Moldova 1.
