The world's greatest soccer stars have posted tributes to the Argentine pontiff, and the biggest homage is that his home team's new stadium will be named after him.

Argentina's football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and supporter of Buenos Aires' San Lorenzo team. "Argentine football says goodbye to you wrapped in deep sorrow,

Both countries will observe moments of silence at games this week to honor late pontiff, a devoted football fan - Anadolu Ajansı