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FIFA President Infantino mourns Pope Francis, celebrates his football legacy

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino when he met Pope Francis [Instagram]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and followers of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.

The Vatican confirmed the pontiff died early Monday, April 21, due to a stroke followed by irreversible heart failure.

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