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A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

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Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope Francis , eulogized as the ultimate team player.

Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.

San Lorenzo club in Buenos Aires , of which Jorge Bergoglio was a lifelong fan, announced that its chapel would remain open until 9 pm each night this week to allow fans say their goodbyes at a makeshift altar adorned with his portrait.