Interviewed by Spanish TV channel La Sexta on Sunday, the pope praised his Argentine compatriot Messi, but said he must not be called God. "People could call him God, just as they might say 'I adore you', but only God can be worshipped. "(Saying) 'He's a god with the ball on the pitch' is a popular way to express yourself. He's great to watch - but he's not God." Two goals from Messi gave Barcelona victory in the Catalan derby over Espanyol on Sunday, taking the Liga leaders another step closer to the title.

Source: bd News24 April 01, 2019 12:33 UTC