Sport Review papal edition
Sport Review #321
Two Argentinian legends - Juan Martín del Potro presents Pope Francis with the GOATED Wilson Pro Staff K Factor. The legendary 6.1 95 configuration offers unparalleled control, with effortless power if you find the sweet spot, would come in bloody handy around the Vatican I reckon.
JP2 doesn’t simply observe and bless, he’s happy to get in there and hit a few grounders.
A blessed leader who inspires undying devotion. And the Pope.
Big Pope John Paul II meets big Jack Charlton and Ireland’s Italia ‘90 squad.
JPII could also negotiate a football photo op without smashing an innocent child Boris Johnson style.
Benedict XVI was a massive Bayern Munich fan apparently, shame he didn’t live to see the Harry Kane era.
You don’t show up empty handed for a papal visit, Michael Shumacher’s Ferrari knows the rules.
Thanks for reading - Richard
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