Diego Maradona meets Pope Francis

Maradona meets Pope Francis

Former Argentina international and coach Diego Maradona has met compatriot Pope Francis in Rome.

The 53-year-old was in Italy for a charity match when he was invited to meet with the head of the Catholic Church.

The 1986 World Cup winner celebrated with a fistpump after meeting the Pope:

Maradona earned 91 caps for his country between 1977 and 1994.

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