Noel's angel Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 25 August 2005 POPE DOESN'T KNOW PELE By Jeremy Charles POPE Benedict XVI met football legend Pele - and had no idea who he was. At least the pontiff got his nationality right, asking: "Are you Brazilian?" But he was spared his blushes thanks to an aide who whispered: "He's Pele. He's the world's greatest-ever footballer." The three-times World Cup winner was then allowed to kiss the pontiff's hand before he was granted a blessing. Details only emerged yesterday of the uncomfortable introduction at last week's World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany. A lip-reader watching TV footage reported the exchange to Italian newspapers after noticing the Pope was unaware who he was talking to. Pele had no trouble being recognised when he met the last pope. John Paul II was dubbed "God's Athlete" for his love of football and his goal-keeping skills as a young man. But a Vatican spokes-man explained last night: "This Holy Father is more of a piano and music man. He isn't really into sport."
theculturewarrior Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 John Elway was the greatest-ever football player. :
Noel's angel Posted August 25, 2005 Author Posted August 25, 2005 FOOTBALL!!!!!! You know the sport which you actually play with your FEET and not your hands
Jaime Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 The Holy Father doesn't know soccer? So he isn't intrigued by incredibly boring things? That's awesome!!
Sarah_JC Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Every day I find one more reason to admire our new Holy Father.
IcePrincessKRS Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 haha The Pope and I have something in common.... other than being Catholic and German (well... I'm only part German...)
Cam42 Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Aug 25 2005, 10:39 AM']The Holy Father doesn't know soccer? So he isn't intrigued by incredibly boring things? That's awesome!! [right][snapback]698305[/snapback][/right] [/quote] That is the best post I have seen all day You are my hero.....
qfnol31 Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Aug 25 2005, 09:39 AM']The Holy Father doesn't know soccer? So he isn't intrigued by incredibly boring things? That's awesome!! [right][snapback]698305[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You, I assume, haven't seen European football. <- me when watching it for the first time.
Noel's angel Posted August 25, 2005 Author Posted August 25, 2005 why? whats so shocking? was it the liverpool v ac milan match, because that nearly gave me a heart attack
prose Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Guess I am outta the loop just like Pope Benny....
qfnol31 Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 [quote name='Noel's angel' date='Aug 25 2005, 11:47 AM']why? whats so shocking? was it the liverpool v ac milan match, because that nearly gave me a heart attack [right][snapback]698420[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I liked it. It was Liverpool and someone else...back in May (about the 3rd or so). It was shockingly good!
Noel's angel Posted August 25, 2005 Author Posted August 25, 2005 [quote name='qfnol31' date='Aug 25 2005, 09:57 PM']I liked it. It was Liverpool and someone else...back in May (about the 3rd or so). It was shockingly good! [right][snapback]698852[/snapback][/right] [/quote] yeah it was ac milan. Liverpool were 3-0 down at half time and came back to win on penalties thanks to jerzy dudek
qfnol31 Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 LoL, okay, that's which game I thought it was...I wish I could remember what time I left, I think about 10:30 Milano time.
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