Vatican to sponsor football team
Thursday, 4 October 2007

The Vatican wants to bring Christian values to the football pitchThe Vatican is to offer its backing to an Italian third-division football team in a move it says will promote sportsmanship in the professional game.

A sports club affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church is to sponsor AC Ancona, which last played in the top division, Serie A, four years ago.

The Church hopes its venture will highlight ethical conduct in a game many fans feel is dominated by money. the rest