Messi opened with Instagram account in 2013 with a picture with Pope Francis
The passing of Pope Francis was felt everywhere, including the world of sports. That would have been true with any Pontiff, but Francis was special, as he was particularly fan of football, and described sports as a « universal language » that brings people closer.
When he learned about the news, Messi posted an Instagram story, saying « a different Pope, closer, Argentinian.
