Superliga: FRF announces that at the matches scheduled on Saturday a moment of silence will be held in Pope Francis's memory
The match between FCSB and Dinamo Bucharest within the Superligii, held on the National Arena, February 23, 2025. Photo: Razvan Pasarica / Sport News / Profimedia
The Romanian Football Federation announces that, in accordance with the Romanian Government's decision to declare April 26, as a national mourning day, at all football matches scheduled in Romania, a moment of silence will be held in memory of its sanctity Pope Francis, writes Agerpres.
The decision applies to all competitive levels, from Superliga, to amateur and junior matches, according to the FRF site.
“Pope Francis, the first Sovereign of South American origin, was a deeply loved and respected personality worldwide, including in Romania, where he made an apostolic visit in 2019. During this visit, he sent messages of unity, hope and solidarity in several cities in the country, including in Bucharest, Iași,” Iași, “
“It was a prominent figure in the contemporary world, which managed to bring people beyond the borders, religions and cultural differences. But, besides its religious mission, Pope Francis was also known for his passion for sport, especially for football. Declared supporter of the Argentine team San Lorenzo de Almagro, to the Sports, and the Sports, and the Sports, He emphasized in many lines the importance of the clean game and the team spirit, being a constant supporter of the sports initiatives dedicated to young people and disadvantaged communities.
Pope Francis ceased life on Monday morning at the age of 88.
