Pope Francis Reveals What He Wants At 2014 World Cup In Brazil

As the world await the 2014 FIFA World Cup to begin in Brazil
in few hours time, Catholic's Pope Francis has revealed what he
wants from the football showpiece.
According to the head of world Catholics, he hopes the world
cup which takes place once in four years will be played in a
spirit of fraternity and fair play, and be a sign of solidarity
among people.
The archbishop of Buenos Aires, who was a keen supporter of
the San Lorenzo soccer club, made this statement in a video
message in Portuguese he sent to fans and organisers in Brazil.
* Pope Francis, right, and Balotelli of Italy
The Argentine pope said that sport was not only a form of
entertainment but, above all, a means to promote the good and
build a more just, fraternal and peaceful society.
"My hope is that, besides being a sporting feast, the World Cup
can become a feast of solidarity among peoples," he said in the
message.
"Sport is a school of peace. It teaches us to build peace."
The pope is an honorary member of the club nicknamed the
Saints of Boedo for the barrio where they were founded by a
group of young men that included a priest in 1908.
Host country, Brazil will take to the field against Croatia in
the opening match of the football showpiece.
Spain is the current defending champions and the Europeans
are among bookmakers favourites to lift the trophy in Brazil
come 13 July, 2014.
* Pope Francis