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OpinionMarc Guéhi’s armband controversy shows equality in football is not there yet
By adding ‘Jesus ❤️ U’ to his rainbow armband, Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guéhi, has sparked a vital conversation about football’s commitment to equality and diversity - whether that’s religious beliefs or sexuality and gender. Christians in Sport’s Graham Daniels says he deserves our respect
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The Big PictureThe photo of the Olympics: Brazillian surfer points to God
The image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina pointing to the sky as he celebrated a 9.9 score – the best in Olympic history – has been praised as iconic.
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Magazine FeaturesCan you love your neighbour while beating them to the finish line?
Joe Warton considers the place of ambition in the life of a Christian
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Magazine FeaturesIs sport a religion?
Sport unites like little else, says Dr Dan Strange. Our readiness to compare stadiums to cathedrals and pitches to altars offers Christians a unique opportunity to share their faith
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Magazine FeaturesSport vs Sabbath: What should you do when football clashes with church?
With most youth sport now taking place on a Sunday, Christian parents must grapple with whether to prioritise their children’s sports clubs, or church attendance. Jonny Reid gives his pointers on how to think through the issues biblically
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Real Life‘I see my rugby as worship’
As a professional rugby union player, Peter Browne’s faith has steered him through both success and failure. In it all, we’re called to glorify God, he says
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InterviewsElite sports chaplain Ashley Null: ‘The gospel is the antidote to performance-based identity’
Dr Ashley Null effortlessly combines his fierce intellect with a pastoral heart. He opens up to Emma Fowle about the pressures of elite performance, and why identity in God is the only place to find true joy
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Opinion'I hold onto God's promises' - the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka
As England's Euro 2024 campaign continues, we take a look at the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka, one of the new breed of England players better known for their hard work and decency than off-the-pitch antics
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OpinionRob Burrow may not have been religious, but his story should inspire Christians
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star, who has been battling Motor Neurone Disease for the last five years, has died. Mark Arnold pays tribute to a man whose passion to make a difference reflects Christ’s devotion to those with disabilities
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Testimonies‘Football was my god – until I found Jesus’
When Wycombe Wanderers’ Jason McCarthy became a Christian, his family, fiancée and teammates thought he’d lost the plot. But thanks to a miraculous goal and a crazy dream, things soon changed
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OpinionScottie Scheffler loves winning golf tournaments - but he loves Jesus more
After his victory at the US Masters this weekend, the world’s number one golfer told journalists that golf was only the fourth most important thing in his life. The first, he said, was God. What a freeing way to live, says Jonny Reid
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OpinionRacist remarks aren’t confined to football stadiums. The Christian response shouldn’t be either
In recent weeks, Milan’s Mike Maignan and Coventry’s Kasey Palmer have both been subject to racist abuse during football matches. The cost can be high, but wherever it occurs, fighting racism is kingdom work, says Sam Brown
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OpinionWhat the Ryder Cup says about the human need for connectivity
The Ryder Cup is beloved by golf professionals and fans alike. It’s the sense of belonging that all humans are hardwired for that makes it so special, says Jonny Reid. We should thank God for the gift of team sport
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OpinionWhat has God got to do with Rubiales, Jenny Hermoso and that World Cup kiss?
Luis Rubiales’ mother locked herself in a church to petition the Lord for her son, who is facing the sack after he kissed Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips during World Cup final celebrations. While her motherly instinct to turn to God is well placed, she might not find the answer she is expecting, says Jane Chevous
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OpinionUpset about Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi? It’s a fundamentally Christian response
The Liverpool star’s move to Al-Ettifaq is the latest sports story to draw criticism over human rights issues. But those rights we champion as a secular society are deeply rooted in a Christian worldview
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OpinionIf God answered Luton’s prayers, does that mean he loves them more than Coventry?
Much has been made of the winners this past weekend. But what would God say to the sportspeople nursing big losses? Jonny Reid gives his view
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Thank God it's MondayThe Invictus athlete: ‘I carry a Bible wherever I go and pray before training’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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OpinionBetting on the World Cup is not harmless fun. I lost everything to gambling – until God rescued me
Research by Public Health England estimates that 246,000 adults have some form of gambling addiction. Justyn Rees Larcombe was one of them, until God answered his cry for help. As the World Cup gets underway, he warns others of the dangers of sports betting
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OpinionMy Christian faith has caused me to boycott the World Cup, and yours should too
James Pratt can’t justify watching the Qatar World Cup. And he doesn’t think Jesus would be able to either
