In Uruguay, Bella Vista has its own pontiff. The 69-year-old taxi driver who calls the club’s matches dressed as the Pope has become a phenomenon among the club’s supporters.
A papal voice on the airwaves
The character, who has built a following with his unusual style, has his sights set on a special gift for the Vatican. He hopes to present Pope Leo XIV with a gold-and-white Bella Vista shirt, a symbol of the club he follows with obvious passion.
Dreaming of the top flight
His ambitions do not stop there. Bella Vista recently earned promotion to the B division, and the commentator is eager to take his microphone to the club’s games in Primera, the top flight. For now, he remains a unique figure in Uruguayan football, one whose devotion to the club has made him a fixture for its fans.
Source: www.ole.com.ar
