Argentina's football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and supporter of Buenos Aires' San Lorenzo team.

Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis took strong and clear stances on a range of international, social, and environmental issues. But one often-overlooked aspect of his personality was his enduring love for sport.

Argentina's football association postponed all matches to honor Pope Francis, an ardent football fan and supporter of San Lorenzo. Born in Buenos Aires, he passed away at 88. Lionel Messi and others paid tribute to his passion for the sport and his spiritual leadership.