Writer Jaime Fernandez believes that "the majority of sportsmen love what they do".

MEPs ask the EU to clearly promote freedom of belief in its external action. European Parliament Intergroup on Freedom of Religion and Belief introduced its first annual report on the state of religion in the world.

The U.S. Department of Justice accused nine FIFA officials of “corruption that is rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted both abroad and in the United States.”

Survey says 63% of world's population is “religious.” Thailand comes out as most religious country. European countries like Czech Republic and Spain among top ten "atheist" countries.

Organisers of the demonstration accused the European Central Bank of "hindering" the Greek government. Cars were burnt and stones thrown at police.

Survey shows how pastors relate to internet in the USA. 96% are frequent users and 87% are ready to provide spiritual counseling online. 

“My faith in Jesus is everything”, said Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. “Winning without Jesus in my life would be a waste of time”, added his coach, Sherman Smith.