Argentinian Fans Seek Pope Francis Blessing at Vatican

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Argentinian fans gathered at the Vatican Sunday morning seeking a blessing from Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Image: A nun holds an Argentinian national soccer team jersey as she waits for Pope Francis' Sunday Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican

A nun holds an Argentinian national soccer team jersey as she waits for Pope Francis' Sunday Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican on July 13, 2014.TONY GENTILE / Reuters

July 13, 2014, 9:34 AM EDT / Updated July 13, 2014, 11:10 AM EDT

Argentinian fans gathered at the Vatican Sunday morning seeking a blessing from Pope Francis. The Argentine-born, football-loving pontiff pledged neutrality, promising not to pray for any team.

Image: Faithful wearing Argentina soccer team jerseys pray as Pope Francis delivers the Angelus praye — Faithful wearing Argentina soccer team jerseys pray as Pope Francis delivers the Angelus prayer in St. Peter square at the Vatican on July 13, 2014.Alessandra Tarantino / AP

However, Francis did tweet on the eve of the final:

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