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Saturday, 24 October 2015

Footballers and Faith

As part of our Spiritual Balls series looking at spirituality in ball sports, we spoke to several Premier League footballers about their beliefs and faith.

Glen Johnson: I wouldn't describe myself as religious as such, but I do believe there's something out there, maybe some kind of vibration or something.

Sadio Mane: My faith is very important to me. I know the Lord Jesus is with me every time I play; He guides me in the opposition box and keeps me onside, except when Satan intervenes and possesses the linesman. 

Gabriel Agbonlahor: I have no respect for atheists: they are idiots if they think a complicated game like football could just appear randomly out of thin air - the odds would be like a trillion thousand to one. 

Troy Deeney: I see God as a rainbow.

Charlie Adam: I was brought up by my grandfather, who schooled me in the old religion. Every beltane we make a giant bonfire and sacrifice a dog to the old gods. I find it gives me added strength on the football pitch.

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