"I do not preclude the possibility that the Vatican, in the future, could put together a football team of great value, that could play on the same level as Roma, Inter Milan and Sampdoria," he said. In a football league that has been mired in corruption and controversy, this is perhaps a timely intervention. Any doubts about the skills at the Vatican's disposal could be answered by some very talented Brazilians studying to become priests at the Church's universities, seminaries and youth clubs. And if football's success is dependent on money and supporters, then the Vatican is unlikely to struggle.