'Prevost is Real Madrid!': Pope enters Spanish football schism
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Source: The Local Spain
Published: 2026-06-06 23:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Religion, Europe
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Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.
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