The Pope: Messi's very good, but he's not God!
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Published 01/04/2019 at 08:17 GMT
It may seem like it at times, but it’s now official - Lionel Messi is NOT God.
Leo Messi goal celebration during the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, corresponding to the week 29 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 30th March 2019, in Barcelona, Spain.
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Pope Francis has confirmed the news, after being interviewed by Jordi Evole for La Sexta.
When asked if it was sacrilege to say Messi is God, The Pope replied: “In theory, it is sacrilege. You can't say it and I don't believe it.”
He added: “People can say he is God, just as they may say 'I adore you' but only God can be worshipped. Those are expressions from people. 'This is a God with the ball on the field' is a popular way for someone to express themselves.”
Evole, who cheekily said he did believe that Messi is God, also asked insisted to Pope Francis that the Argentine ‘does play well, doesn’t he?’
“Of course, he is very good, but he isn't God”, came the reply.
So, there we go, debate settled.
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