For many years JOAO LEITE was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Brazil national team, and he was one of the best in the world. Joao was one of the founder members of the group, ATHLETES FOR CHRIST, along with Baltazar. 

Everyone has within them the image of their creator, and everyone around us can recognise God's love when they see it reflected in our actions.

When Bill Russell started to play in McClaymond's College there were people who played much better than he did. In the college there were 15 match shirts and he was player number 16.

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

Undergoing spiritual training in our devotion to God means letting our character be moulded to Christ's image, allowing our lives to come under the control of the Holy Spirit, that all might see in us the love of the Father.

The striker scored twice for Sevilla FC, helping the team to win its fourth title. As other Colombian football players, he has a Christian faith. 

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.”

“How wonderful to live with you Lord, thank you for loving me so much and taking care of me!”, wrote Paris Saint-Germain football star David Luiz.

Delfo Cabrera, an Argentinian fireman, wanted to take part in the London Olympics of 1948 but couldn't afford the air fare...

God doesn't ask us to do something out of the ordinary. That's his speciality. He doesn't expect you to go through life chasing miracles and wonders. He'll do them for you in the simplicity of each day.

The Filipino congressman and eight-division world boxing champion said he wanted to pummel Mayweather in the ring and have a Bible study with him after the fight.

Andrianik Teymourian is one of the best players in the country, the only Christian in the team. He is has now become Iran's captain.

PAUL AZINGER is a really good golfer. Some years ago his life hit a brick wall when they told him he had cancer. But he trusted in God and got back on the greens

“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.