Former footballer Ricardo Quaresma left a tribute to Pope Francis after the death of the high pontiff. Lent is a confessed admirer of the Pope having visited him at the Vatican in 2016, shortly after he won the European.
At the time, Quaresma gave a jersey of the Portuguese team with the name «Francisco» and the number 20, used by the extreme at the time in the national team.
“A man who touched the world with his goodness, his giant heart, and the simple way he spoke of love, forgiveness, and hope was broken down. Pope Francis was an example of humanity. Rest in peace, Holy Father. And thanks for everything, ”wrote Ricardo Quaresma on Instagram.
