Pope’s beloved team is going on strike because smoking players remain unpaid

Argentinian side San Lorenzo – the favorite team of the late Pope Franciscus – went on strike after unpaid players have beaten their situation as a ‘spot’.

The Buenos Aires Club is considered one of Argentina’s top.

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Pope Franciswho died last month, was their most famous fan And regularly attended competitions as a boy with his father.

A statue was even revealed from him by the field of San Lorenzo after his death.

And in the meantime fans continue to dream of a different title win, with their last victory in 2013 – a year for their only Copa Libertadores -Triomf.

But now players from the club have decided to strike after they have revealed that they have had to be paid since February.

Stars including former Spain International Iker Munian, who played 560 times Athletic Bilbao Before you came to San Lorenzo last year, they now skip training sessions.

The decision will be made 16 games in the Primera Division season, with San Lorenzo currently fourth in group B behind Independente, River Plate and Rosario Central.

Their next match is on Monday against Argentinos Juniors, who are currently top group A for Boca Juniors.

And in a joint explanation, the players of San Lorenzo closed the situation in the club.

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It said: “We went for a few months without receiving our salaries, which not only influence our families, but also endanger our professional performance. It is a spot.

“However, we believe that it is time to elevate our voices. Feeling recent public events as an insult to our working group. This is not just about money; it is about respect, dignity and basic working conditions that every player earns.

“We are not looking for conflicts but a concrete and honest solution.”

The new San Lorenzo President Julio Lopardo, who recently replaced Marcelo Moretta after an alleged bribery scandal, revealed that he did everything possible to have the players pay.

He said: “The requirements of the players are understandable; the team has passed this situation for a long time – unpleasant commitments and non -eclasinated similarities. This strike is their way to express their grievances.

“We discussed the case with the team; they have made their business public, and everything is now fine. We are working on an agreement to end the strike. The players will take the field and fight to win – they just wanted to be heard.”

In the meantime, sports director La Roca Sanchez added that an agreement about excellent wages has already been made.

He added: “Management works to resolve everything as quickly as possible and to get everything back to normal. An agreement has been reached to collect the excellent balance and allow the players to concentrate at the game of Monday. There is goodwill on both sides.”