It’s not exactly football related but earlier this week Leeds United found themselves subject to some bizarre reports about the Pope.
Basically, Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani made the decision to give Pope Francis the gift of a shirt from the club when he met him.
Emotional and unique moment to meet his holiness @pontifex and donate an @lufc jersey… 🙏💛💙⚽ we have one special supporter pic.twitter.com/Z4hpbEXiGD
— Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) September 5, 2018
I’m not sure it’s that unique – it is for Leeds mind you – but I guess it’s served the purpose of brightening up a few days of a boring international window. The shirt was signed and had ‘Francesco’ printed above the No 1 number.
Reaction to the news on social media was mixed and whilst there were a number of fans who were delighted with the public relations element the story brought the club, many were simply baffled by the development. Having seen a chimp feature in a French music video whilst wearing this season’s shirt earlier in the summer, it’s certainly going to take something inventive to top this one now.
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I even know the tune to this one. Quality tweet, Sir! ????
— HungryDuck ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? (@LUFCPATRIOT69) September 5, 2018
Crosses are definitely in his line of work. 😀
— AndyHolmes (@andrewh53127720) September 5, 2018
Walk on water? Nah, we've already had Eddie Gray who didn't leave footprints in snow.
— Tony D. (@tonypdickinson) September 5, 2018
Wait what
— Batesy Douglas (@BatesyLufc) September 5, 2018
this is just brilliant! you move in the highest circles Andrea ????
— Rob Wilkinson (@Robbydeux) September 5, 2018
Cut out the middle man and give the shirt directly to Bielsa #God
— Jamie Abbott (@Jamie_A01) September 5, 2018
Bloody hell, Izzy Browns alot smaller than I remember.
— Mr Geldard (@MrJGeldard) September 5, 2018
Called it, awaiting confirmation on Kim Jong https://t.co/KojU4MX6Ke
— Tyler (@LUFCTy) September 5, 2018
Little help from the pope can’t do any harm????
— bielsa’s lucky blue bucket (@delwright21) September 5, 2018
His Holiness signed a Mayo jersey during his recent visit to Ireland. Their manager resigned the following day. Here's hoping that lightning doesn't strike twice.
— P. Commane Books (@PC_Books) September 5, 2018
Jesus was a Leeds fan, Jesus was a Leeds fan, na naa na na LEEDS, na naa na na LEEDS
— Tony Leeds (@TonyLeeds5) September 5, 2018
Another one jumping on the bandwagon now we're playing well… Where was he when we played Tranmere away in League 1? Exactly
— Liam Burton (@LiamBurton92) September 5, 2018
Did he ask how God is doing managing our team ?
— gaz simcox (@gazbag1) September 5, 2018