Pope Francis: 'Messi is good but he is not God'

Lionel Messi may create grand exhibitions however Pope Francis called for quiet in contrasting the forward with God.

That is a moniker that has been offered to the Argentine on occasion however his countryman wasn't so eager about the examination.

He was met by Jordi Evole in La Sexta and the discussion is point by point underneath.

Jordi Evole: You know when both. Is it heresy to state that Messi is God?

Pope Francis: In principle, it is blasphemy. You can't state it and I don't trust it. Do you trust it?

Jordi Evole: I do.

Pope Francis: I don't [laughs]. Individuals can say he is God, similarly as they may state 'I love you' however no one but God can be revered. Those are articulations from individuals. 'This is a Divine being with the ball on the field' is a prominent path for somebody to convey what needs be.

Jordi Evole: Yet he plays well isn't that right?

Pope Francis: obviously, he is great, yet he isn't God.