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Ronaldinho and other soccer stars launch friendly match for peace

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Third soccer match for peace, supported by Pope Francis, to be played in Rome on Oct. 10

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Pope thanks 'Match for Peace' players for offering outstretched hand

As Pope Francis met with soccer players ahead of a match in Rome's Olympic Stadium, the Pope's silversmith and friend, Adrian Pallarols, who designed the trophy for the 2022 Match for Peace, speaks about the significance of this year's event.

In Rome, the Match for Peace pays tribute to Maradona

Ronaldinho, Stoichkov, and many other football legends accepted Pope Francis' invitation and met with him at the Vatican. A special tribute to "Pelusa" was held at the Olympic Stadium.

Match for Peace, Lotito and Immobile: “Inspired by Maradona”

Lazio’s president and star striker took center stage at the press conference for the event, set to take place on November 14.

Match for Peace: Ronaldinho, Klose, Rakitic, and other stars played in a tribute match for Diego Maradona

The game took place at Rome’s Olympic Stadium, with Maradona’s five children and a lineup of international football stars in attendance. Tributes to Maradona and a special message from Pope Francis.

Football legends unite for peace.

On November 14th, a match promoted by Scholas Occurrentes will take place at Rome's Olympic Stadium, featuring some of football's biggest stars. This initiative aims to promote peace, particularly in Ukraine, and will pay tribute to the late Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona. A presentation will be held at Vatican Radio in the afternoon.

Rome hosts the third edition of the Match for Peace: a tribute to Maradona with the number 10.

The match will take place on November 14th at the Olympic Stadium and will feature the participation of the biggest stars in world football. Holographic technology will bring a spectacular show, making it feel like Diego is still with us.

"We Play for Peace": The Match for Peace takes place on November 14th at Rome's Olympic Stadium.

This year's event motto invites everyone to join the team and play for peace.

Match for Peace: thrilling 3-4 finale, a spectacular show at the Olympic Stadium! Benjamin Maradona, son of the legendary Kun, also took to the field.

Match for Peace 2022. The match kicks off this year at Rome's Olympic Stadium at 6:00 PM, with live TV coverage. Many superstar guests are expected to attend the game.

The 2006 Italy World Cup Champions join the Match for Peace.

Cannavaro, Buffon, Zambrotta, Perrotta, Zaccardo, and Iaquinta will participate in the match and pay tribute to Maradona. Rakitic, Klose, Perotti, and Weidenfeller will also join the other stars.

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