Thursday, August 25, 2005
You'd think that as Cardinal of Munich, He'd Know His Football
Because Bayern-Munich is one of the best football (soccer) teams in the Bundesliga, and consequently the world.
But apparently the Pope doesn't because he didn't recognize Pele.
At least the pontiff got his nationality right, asking: "Are you Brazilian?"
But he was spared his blushes thanks to an aide who whispered: "He's Pele. He's the world's greatest-ever footballer."
But apparently the Pope doesn't because he didn't recognize Pele.
At least the pontiff got his nationality right, asking: "Are you Brazilian?"
But he was spared his blushes thanks to an aide who whispered: "He's Pele. He's the world's greatest-ever footballer."
