Newly elected Pope Francis shows San Lorenzo colors

By now, the entire world is reading up on newly elected Pope, Jorge Bergogolio, and what his appointment will mean to the Catholic Church.

Though that question remains to be answered, it really doesn’t concern us soccer junkies. Photos surfaced on the Pope’s true colors on Wednesday, that of Argentine club San Lorenzo.

Still an active member, San Lorenzo released images highlighting Bergogolio’s love for the club. Is worth noting that San Lorenzo were named after local priest Father Lorenzo Mass, the same priest who allowed children to play in his church’s yard to discourage them from playing near the dangerous trams around the city.

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano and Argentina’s basketball international Lucas Victoriano congratulated Bergoglio’s appointment on Twitter:

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@Come_On_United

Manchester United’s 4-3 win over Newcastle during Boxing Day dominated headlines around the world and rightfully so. You’d figure that fans would be on full alert during United’s epic victory, right?

Guess again.

Check out the supporter in the red hat and jacket, center on the picture at 0:10. There must be a reasonable reason why the fan was dead asleep during the high end drama at Old Trafford. So we think.

Perhaps too much egg nogg?