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'Prevost Is Real Madrid!': Pope Enters Spanish Football Schism
Leo XIV said the pope belongs to all teams, but he backed Los Blancos over Barcelona and will lead a vigil expected to draw 400,000 people.
- On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain for a week-long state visit, revealing his footballing allegiance to Real Madrid while speaking with journalists aboard the papal plane.
- The American Robert Francis Prevost made nearly 50 trips to Spain as an Augustinian prior, developing deep ties to the country that shaped his sports enthusiasm.
- During his official itinerary, the pontiff will attend a meeting at the Movistar Arena on Sunday the 7th, followed by a massive gathering on Monday at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
- Pope Leo will lead a prayer vigil outside the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening, expected to draw 400,000 people and highlighting his connection to Madrid's community.
- The US-born Pope added he will "certainly support" his country at the World Cup starting June 11, though he remains unsure how many matches he can watch.
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The pope also revealed a strong preference between the Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona
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Total News Sources23
Leaning Left2Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 18%
C 36%
R 46%
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