Football features heavily in tributes to soccer-loving Pope Francis in his native Argentina ... commemorative jersey on Saturday when they meet rivals Rosario Central at home.

The jersey has thick stripes ... remembering that it is the current world champion. In addition, on the back label, it has the phrase in gold: '50 Years - In the soul and in the skin', which ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Defending champion Argentina celebrated throughout ... Brazil in a World Cup qualifying tournament. The home victory was also Argentina's first against the Brazilians ...

As far as the French are concerned, though, there appears to be one exception: anyone wearing the sky blue and white of Argentina ... world champion and two-time champion of Copa América what ...

The club also plans a memorial mass on Wednesday and players will tog out in a special Francis commemorative jersey on Saturday when they meet rivals Rosario Central at home. A picture of the pope ...