San Lorenzo de Almagro confirmed that the new stadium that will build in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Boedo will be named after the Pope Francisin tribute to the Pontiff and recognized fan of the club.
The emotional decision was announced by the president of the institution, Marcelo Moretti, through a letter published in the sports media of Spain.
A tribute to the most illustrious fan of the cyclone
The relationship between the Barca club and Pope Francis, whose birth name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is long data. In 2016, during a friendly played at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, club leaders had an emotional encounter with the Pope. On that occasion, Moretti gave him various symbolic gifts and asked for authorization to baptize the future stadium with his name. As reported, Francisco accepted the proposal with emotion.
A Mass and a Commemorative T -shirt
As part of the tribute, San Lorenzo will organize a Mass in memory of the Pope and, next Saturday, the team will play its match against Rosario Central dressing a commemorative shirt. In addition, it was announced that a jacket signed by the Supreme Pontiff in 2016 will be exhibited in the central hall of the stadium once it is inaugurated.
An eternal legacy in Boedo
The new San Lorenzo stadium, which will mark the return of the club to the Boedo neighborhood, not only represents an institutional milestone, but also a spiritual bond with one of its most emblematic fans. Pope Francis, who recently replied a letter from the president of the club thanking his prayers, will be immortalized in the heart of the club and his millions of followers.
