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The football world sends an emotional video to Pope Francis: Neymar, Pirlo, Muniain...

The pontiff spent 32 days in Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Neymar, Pirlo, Muniain... the world of football turns to Pope Francis

The world of football has shown its for Pope Francis. Through a video, legends such as Neymar, Pirlo and Muniain have sent a message of to the pontiff.

"I'm here to send you all my strength at this time. A big hug with much affection," said Neymar. "Dear Pope Francis, I wish to express all my strength and encouragement. The team you have built will always you, I send you my greetings," added Pirlo.

The football world sends an emotional video to Pope Francis: Neymar, Pirlo, Muniain...

A video in which Ivan Rakitic also participated. "I want to send you a message of encouragement and strength. Know that you are not alone in this fight, together we will succeed. We are waiting for you among us, I send you a big hug," said the former Sevilla and Barcelona player

"Dear Pope Francis, here from your home, from your club, from your beloved San Lorenzo we send you a very strong hug. We wish you a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing you here as soon as possible, a hug," said Iker Muniain

These are difficult times, but we know that he will be with us and we are waiting for him to come back and laugh as always

Valderrama

Former players such as Valderrama also wanted to take part in this emotional message of encouragement for Francisco. "With much love, I send you a hug. These are difficult times but we know that you are going to be with us and we are waiting for you to come back and laugh as always," said the Colombian.

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