The surname Bergoglio, that of Pope Francis, will continue to present throughout the world despite the death of the pontiff at 88 years of age by a cerebral stroke. Besides, His family legacy will also continue in Italian football by his nephew-niet Felipewhom he never met in person.
Felipe Bergoglio, 21, Play as a defense assigned in the Castiglionense 1919, Eccenza teamthe fifth category of Italian football, although its record is still owned by the Tresteina, of a superior division, the series D, which came at the beginning of the season and in which it did not have many minutes.
The relationship between Felipe Bergoglio and the Pope, Jorge Bergoglio, Born through the grandfather of Felipe, who was Francisco’s cousin. Interestingly, his grandfather is also called Jorge, as the Pope was called, which led many to confusion in Argentina when his name was announced in Latin.
“There were people who thought the Pope was my grandfather. He was very small, he was about 10 years old, but I remember perfectly that day, those moments of celebration at home. It was incredible, “he said in an interview with The Nazione In August 2024.
Born in Córdoba (Argentina), Felipe took the big step to move to Italy thanks to his fatherthat for his work he knew well the area and people who moved his arrival at the Adriatic Misano, of the promotion category, a lower than the Eccenza in which he is currently militated.
The 20 -year defense revealed in that same interview that he did not know the Pope in person and that I was waiting for a private encounter at the Holy Seein Vatican City.
“My father told me that Pope Francis often asked about our family. Obviously, when he was in Argentina, our cities were far away, so over time we moved away, but, in fact, the link, as my parents often remind me, has always been there, “Felipe added. His two older brothers, Mateo and Benjamin, however, they did know the Pope.
In football, his relationship with the Pope was quickly discovered, something that did not really play bad passes. Rather the opposite. Many are the rivals that easily recognize their last name and that They sometimes ask for some blessing. Also his teammates.
“My colleagues often ask me for the blessing before each game. Also when they are injured … I’ve been in Italy little and I have already got used to. We always laugh. Being Bergoglio is an honor; For me it is not any charge to carry this last name, “he said.
Felipe Bergoglio is Also amateur confessed from San Lorenzoas Francisco was throughout his life despite stopping to continue on television his games since 1990. Footballically grew in the quarry of the Social Club and Sports Lasallano (Argentina), until he reached the first team, in which he militated throughout the 2022 season and half of the next, before arriving in Italy.
