Pope joins the Socceroos bandwagon

Argentina's World Cup struggles could gift Australia a new fan, with the Pope now able to cheer on the Socceroos wearing his personalised jersey.

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has had an audience with the Argentinian-born Pope at the Vatican and presented him with a jersey with Holy Father on the back.

Sir Peter is on a state tour of Europe and will next week represent Australia at the centenary commemorations for the Battle of Hamel.