Inter meets the Pope at the Vatican following championship: Hakan Çalhanoğlu was not in the frame

Inter, which finished Serie A at the top, met with the Pope at the Vatican. The absence of team captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu from this significant visit drew attention on social media.

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Inter meets the Pope at the Vatican following championship: Hakan Çalhanoğlu was not in the frame

Inter, celebrating its 21st championship title in Italy's Serie A, was met with a warm welcome at the Vatican. The Pope, the spiritual leader of the Catholic world, hosted the team's players and technical staff, who lifted the championship trophy, in his office by special invitation. Photos of the visit received extensive coverage in both the press and on social media platforms.

However, national football player Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who wore the captain's armband for Inter this season, was not present at the meeting in the Vatican, unlike his teammates. The 32-year-old successful player's absence from this event sparked various comments, particularly among fans in Italy and social media users.