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Pope Francis' favourite football team pays heartfelt tribute to catholic Pontiff with emotional statement following his death aged 88

Pope Francis' favourite football team pays heartfelt tribute to catholic Pontiff with emotional statement following his death aged 88

Confirmed by the Vatican, the first-ever Latin American pontiff died at the age of 88 - with all football matches scheduled for Monday postponed as a mark of respect.

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