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"Never even heard
of the team - no interest!" the real estate magnate and
contender for the Republican presidential nomination, tweeted
after the New York Post reported that Trump and an associate had
sent a letter to San Lorenzo expressing interest in a deal.
Earlier in the day, the club's vice president, Marcelo Tinelli,
told Reuters in a text message that the story was "totally
crazy" and that the team was not for sale.
Pope Francis grew up near San Lorenzo's original stadium in
Buenos Aires and has been a fan ever since.
San Lorenzo is one of the top five clubs in soccer-obsessed
Argentina. Whether through soccer, the biggest sport in Latin
America, or by other means, Trump might benefit from some
connection with Latino voters in the United States.
He began his campaign in June by saying Mexico is sending
criminals and rapists to live in the United States. The comment
sparked anger from Hispanic civil rights groups and others.
(Reporting by Luis Ampuero; writing by Hugh Bronstein; Editing
by Bill Rigby)
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