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Every time this Italian team wins, a Pope dies! The strange coincidence in football

2025-04-22 09:53:59Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Every time this Italian team wins, a Pope dies! The strange coincidence in

Another strange page was added to the chronicle of the Avellino football club, a page that seems almost unbelievable to many.

On Easter Saturday, the “wolves” led by coach Raffaele Biancolino were promoted to Serie B, defeating Sorrento 2-1 in Potenza. Two days later, on Easter Monday, the bitter news of the passing of Pope Francis arrived.

At first glance, it seems like a sad coincidence. But for those who know Avellino's history and have followed its journey over the years, this is not an isolated episode. In fact, it is only the latest chapter in a series of events that mysteriously link the club's successes to important changes in the Holy See of the Vatican.

An unusual relationship that begins in 1958

It all started in 1958. On October 9, Pope Pius XII passed away. The Fourth Category championship had started a few weeks earlier and, at the end of the season, Avellino was promoted to Serie C. In the Vatican, the Pope was John XXIII, who passed away in 1963 — the same year that Avellino returned to Serie C, having been relegated just the previous season.

Then, in 1978, another surprising connection occurs: the year of the death of two popes — Paul VI and his short-term successor, John Paul I. In that historic year, Avellino secures its first promotion to Serie A, a major achievement for the club from Irpinia.

In 2005, the death of Pope John Paul II marked another important moment: on June 19 of that year, Avellino defeated Napoli in the play-off final and returned to Serie B.

In 2013, although there was no death, something unique happened: Pope Benedict XVI resigned — for the first time in the modern history of the Catholic Church. And yet again, Avellino was promoted from Serie C to Serie B.

Year 2025: History repeats itself?

Last Saturday, in a festive atmosphere, Avellino secured promotion to Serie B. But the euphoria was quickly dampened by the news that arrived just two days later: Pope Francis, who had been facing health problems for years, passed away.

While the fans rejoiced at the team's success, mourning was declared in the Vatican. It is impossible not to draw attention to this tragic coincidence. Is this just a coincidence, or a "soft curse" that follows Avellino's successes?

Not every promotion has been followed by upheaval at the Vatican.

However, the statistics offer another picture: there have been quiet years, like 1995, 2003, 2007 or 2019, when Avellino was promoted without anything extraordinary happening in the Vatican. In 1949, when the club was first promoted to Serie B, Pope Pius XII was in office. And in 2019, when the team won Serie D, Pope Francis was in perfect health.

Conclusion: Coincidence or symbolism?

There is no evidence linking the events at the football club to the changes at the Holy See. Yet these coincidences are enough to keep alive an urban legend that seems to defy logic.

Such coincidences are rare, but when they do happen, they leave a mark. And for Avellino fans, for sports historians and for those who believe in symbols… this is a story worth telling, every time the world of football twists the strings of fate in such an unusual way.


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