The statements about Maradona by Pope Francis that surprised: "He was a very fragile man"

Diego Maradona crossed borders and everyone was very moved by the death of the Argentine. Pele, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo were some of the most important players to offer their condolences and tell what Maradona was for them., Pope Francis, world emblem but also of Argentina, surprised by giving some statements about Diego Maradona.

For Pope Francis, Diego Maradona was a very fragile man who suffered a lot in his life. Pope Francis sent a blessed rosary to Diego Maradona's ex-wife, Claudia Villafañe, and that's when he said that he was a very fragile man who suffered a lot in his life. But in addition to saying that he was a fragile man, Pope Francis filled him with praise.

"He was a poet on the court", was the phrase that will remain for the memory of one of the most influential people in the world about Diego Maradona. Diego Maradona was one of the people who gave the most joy to the world and especially to the people of Argentina. That is why Pope Francis said that Maradona was a great champion and that his greatest achievement had been to give people joy.

Pope Francis and Diego Maradona met several times but for Pope the day he remembers most was when he saw Diego Maradona at a charity party for world peace in 2014. Diego Maradona was a very charitable man and that is why Pope Francis loved him and remembered him as a great person.