Pope Leo XIV's Real Madrid Support Sparks Controversy Among Barcelona Fans
Is the pope a Real Madrid fan? Leo’s admission upsets Barcelona faithful

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During his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV expressed support for Real Madrid, stating, 'the pope is for all teams, but Robert Prevost is for Real Madrid.' This admission upset Barcelona fans, especially after his visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and acceptance of a Real Madrid shirt.
- 01Pope Leo XIV began his visit to Barcelona with a call for unity among the faithful.
- 02The pope's comment about supporting Real Madrid was quickly shared by the club on social media.
- 03Barcelona fans reacted negatively to the pope's admission, feeling he should remain neutral.
- 04The pope visited the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and received a Real Madrid shirt from club president Florentino Pérez.
- 05Some fans perceive Real Madrid as a symbol of the central Spanish state, contrasting with regional identities like Catalonia.
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Pope Leo XIV's recent visit to Spain has stirred controversy, particularly among Barcelona fans, after he expressed support for Real Madrid during a flight to Spain. When asked about his football allegiance, he stated, 'the pope is for all teams, but Robert Prevost is for Real Madrid!' This remark was quickly celebrated by Real Madrid, who shared it on social media. The pope's visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where he accepted a personalized Real Madrid shirt, further fueled the backlash. Barcelona supporters, who view Real Madrid as emblematic of the central Spanish state, felt that a figure of the pope's stature should remain neutral. Eduard Modroño, a Barcelona fan, suggested that the pope's preference for Real Madrid might not be coincidental, noting his all-white attire. The pope's call for harmony and unity in Catalonia seems overshadowed by the divisive nature of his football preference, highlighting the deep-rooted rivalries in Spanish football culture.
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The pope's comments have intensified existing rivalries between Real Madrid and Barcelona fans.
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