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Fox Sports
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Pope Leo XIV denies AS Roma fandom: 'Not everything you read is true'
That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope remains a mystery, though. Does Leo support an Italian soccer club? Leo cast doubt on the assumption that he's a Roma fan during a private audience with freshly crowned Italian champion Napoli — Roma's rival — on Tuesday. But his comments revealed that he follows the Italian game. When Leo entered the Clementine Hall inside the Apostolic Palace where Napoli's players and staff were seated, there was a slight delay before the guests applauded. "Maybe they didn't want to applaud because in the media they say I'm a Romanista," Leo said, referring to Roma fans. "That's what the press says. Not everything that you read in the press is true." Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor, was from Argentina and was a card-carrying supporter of Buenos Aires soccer club San Lorenzo. Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday with goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Napoli president and film producer Aurelio Del Laurentiis presented Leo with a Napoli No. 10 shirt — the same number worn by the late Diego Maradona when he played for the southern Italian team — with the pope's name on it and featuring signatures from all of the club's players. "You're a No. 10," De Laurentiis said, referring to the number often worn by a team's most talented forward. When De Laurentiis introduced Napoli coach Antonio Conte, the pope cut him off and said "I know him from the (TV) screen, I've seen him many times." Conte has also coached Italy's national team, as well as Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan. "He's profoundly Catholic," De Laurentiis said of Conte. "He's someone who believes in God very attentively and goes to pray often." Leo cited the "social aspect" of Napoli's title. "We know how popular soccer is in Italy and practically the entire world," Leo said. "So, in that respect, the social value of an achievement like this, which is greater than the mere technical-sports aspect, is an example of a team that works together, in which the individual talents are sacrificed for the common good." The pope also warned that "when sports becomes a business, it risks losing the values that make it educational, and it can actually become un-educational." "I want to make an appeal to parents and sports officials: you need to pay careful attention to the moral quality of the sports experience at the competitive level, because it has an impact on the humane growth of young people," Leo said. The meeting with Napoli came less than two weeks after Leo held a private audience with top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from FIFA Men's World Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Edmonton Journal
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which Italian soccer club he supports during audience with Napoli
Article content When Leo entered the Clementine Hall inside the Apostolic Palace where Napoli's players and staff were seated, there was a slight delay before the guests applauded. 'Maybe they didn't want to applaud because in the media they say I'm a Romanista,' Leo said, referring to Roma fans. 'That's what the press says. Not everything that you read in the press is true.' Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor, was from Argentina and was a card-carrying supporter of Buenos Aires soccer club San Lorenzo. Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday with goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Napoli president and film producer Aurelio Del Laurentiis presented Leo with a Napoli No. 10 shirt — the same number worn by the late Diego Maradona when he played for the southern Italian team — with the pope's name on it and featuring signatures from all of the club's players.
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which Italian soccer club he supports during audience with Napoli
Published May 27, 2025 • 2 minute read Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV during a papal private audience with the team in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Vadican Media via AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope remains a mystery, though. Does Leo support an Italian soccer club? Leo cast doubt on the assumption that he's a Roma fan during a private audience with freshly crowned Italian champion Napoli _ Roma's rival — on Tuesday. But his comments revealed that he follows the Italian game. When Leo entered the Clementine Hall inside the Apostolic Palace where Napoli's players and staff were seated, there was a slight delay before the guests applauded. 'Maybe they didn't want to applaud because in the media they say I'm a Romanista,' Leo said, referring to Roma fans. 'That's what the press says. Not everything that you read in the press is true.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor, was from Argentina and was a card-carrying supporter of Buenos Aires soccer club San Lorenzo. Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday with goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Napoli president and film producer Aurelio Del Laurentiis presented Leo with a Napoli No. 10 shirt — the same number worn by the late Diego Maradona when he played for the southern Italian team — with the pope's name on it and featuring signatures from all of the club's players. 'You're a No. 10,' De Laurentiis said, referring to the number often worn by a team's most talented forward. When De Laurentiis introduced Napoli coach Antonio Conte, the pope cut him off and said 'I know him from the (TV) screen, I've seen him many times.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Conte has also coached Italy's national team, as well as Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan. 'He's profoundly Catholic,' De Laurentiis said of Conte. 'He's someone who believes in God very attentively and goes to pray often.' Leo cited the 'social aspect' of Napoli's title. 'We know how popular soccer is in Italy and practically the entire world,' Leo said. 'So, in that respect, the social value of an achievement like this, which is greater than the mere technical-sports aspect, is an example of a team that works together, in which the individual talents are sacrificed for the common good.' The pope also warned that 'when sports becomes a business, it risks losing the values that make it educational, and it can actually become un-educational.' 'I want to make an appeal to parents and sports officials: you need to pay careful attention to the moral quality of the sports experience at the competitive level, because it has an impact on the humane growth of young people,' Leo said. The meeting with Napoli came less than two weeks after Leo held a private audience with top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner. Olympics Music Canada Columnists Relationships
Chicago Tribune
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Napoli or Roma: Which Italian soccer club does Pope Leo XIV support?
VATICAN CITY — That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope remains a mystery, though. Does Leo support an Italian soccer club? Leo cast doubt on the assumption that he's a Roma fan during a private audience with freshly crowned Italian champion Napoli — Roma's rival — on Tuesday. But his comments revealed that he follows the Italian game. When Leo entered the Clementine Hall inside the Apostolic Palace where Napoli's players and staff were seated, there was a slight delay before the guests applauded. 'Maybe they didn't want to applaud because in the media they say I'm a Romanista,' Leo said, referring to Roma fans. 'That's what the press says. Not everything that you read in the press is true.' Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor, was from Argentina and was a card-carrying supporter of Buenos Aires soccer club San Lorenzo. Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday with goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Napoli president and film producer Aurelio Del Laurentiis presented Leo with a Napoli No. 10 shirt — the same number worn by the late Diego Maradona when he played for the southern Italian team — with the pope's name on it and featuring signatures from all of the club's players. 'You're a No. 10,' De Laurentiis said, referring to the number often worn by a team's most talented forward. When De Laurentiis introduced Napoli coach Antonio Conte, the pope cut him off and said 'I know him from the (TV) screen, I've seen him many times.' Conte has also coached Italy's national team, as well as Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan. 'He's profoundly Catholic,' De Laurentiis said of Conte. 'He's someone who believes in God very attentively and goes to pray often.' Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert PrevostLeo cited the 'social aspect' of Napoli's title. 'We know how popular soccer is in Italy and practically the entire world,' Leo said. 'So, in that respect, the social value of an achievement like this, which is greater than the mere technical-sports aspect, is an example of a team that works together, in which the individual talents are sacrificed for the common good.' The pope also warned that 'when sports becomes a business, it risks losing the values that make it educational, and it can actually become un-educational.' 'I want to make an appeal to parents and sports officials: you need to pay careful attention to the moral quality of the sports experience at the competitive level, because it has an impact on the humane growth of young people,' Leo said. The meeting with Napoli came less than two weeks after Leo held a private audience with top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner.
Fox Sports
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which soccer club he supports during audience with Italian champ Napoli
Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope remains a mystery, though. Does Leo support an Italian soccer club? Leo cast doubt on the assumption that he's a Roma fan during a private audience with freshly crowned Italian champion Napoli — Roma's rival — on Tuesday. But his comments revealed that he follows the Italian game. When Leo entered the Clementine Hall inside the Apostolic Palace where Napoli's players and staff were seated, there was a slight delay before the guests applauded. 'Maybe they didn't want to applaud because in the media they say I'm a Romanista,' Leo said, referring to Roma fans. 'That's what the press says. Not everything that you read in the press is true.' Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday with goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Napoli president and film producer Aurelio Del Laurentiis presented Leo with a Napoli No. 10 shirt — the same number worn by the late Diego Maradona when he played for the southern Italian team — with the pope's name on it and featuring signatures from all of the club's players. 'You're a No. 10,' De Laurentiis said, referring to the number often worn by a team's most talented forward. When De Laurentiis introduced Napoli coach Antonio Conte, the pope cut him off and said 'I know him from the (TV) screen, I've seen him many times.' Conte has also coached Italy's national team, as well as Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan. 'He's profoundly Catholic,' De Laurentiis said of Conte. 'He's someone who believes in God very attentively and goes to pray often.' Leo cited the 'social aspect' of Napoli's title. 'We know how popular soccer is in Italy and practically the entire world,' Leo said. 'So, in that respect, the social value of an achievement like this, which is greater than the mere technical-sports aspect, is an example of a team that works together, in which the individual talents are sacrificed for the common good.' The pope also warned that 'when sports becomes a business, it risks losing the values that make it educational, and it can actually become un-educational." 'I want to make an appeal to parents and sports officials: you need to pay careful attention to the moral quality of the sports experience at the competitive level, because it has an impact on the humane growth of young people,' Leo said. The meeting with Napoli came less than two weeks after Leo held a private audience with top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner. ___ AP soccer:
