Pope's favorite soccer club dismisses 'crazy' report of Trump offer
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Pope’s favorite soccer club dismisses ‘crazy’ report of Trump offer
Pope Francis’ favorite soccer club, the top-tier Argentine team San Lorenzo, has dismissed as “totally crazy” a report that U.S. real estate magnate and presidential hopeful Donald Trump has made an offer to buy it. “San Lorenzo belongs to its members and IS NOT FOR SALE,” the club’s vice president, Marcelo Tinelli, told Reuters in a text message on Friday, using capital letters for emphasis. The New York Post reported earlier that Trump and an associate had sent a letter to San Lorenzo expressing interest in a deal. The two had earlier attempted to buy Colombia’s Atlético Nacional.
We had offered $100 million, and that was an important offer. We are not willing to offer more and continue negotiations. For us it is permanently closed. Now we will evaluate other clubs.
Donald Trump
San Lorenzo is one of the top five clubs in soccer-obsessed Argentina. Last year, the team won the Libertadores Cup, in the most prestigious club tournament in South America. Whether through soccer — the biggest sport in Latin America — or by other means, the leading candidate in the Republican presidential race might benefit from some connection with Latino voters. Trump began his campaign in June by saying Mexico is sending its criminals and rapists to the U.S. The comment sparked anger from Hispanic civil rights groups and others.
