Faith on the Pitch: How Crystal Palace’s Victory Was Rooted in Christ
- Admin
- May 19
- 1 min read
Updated: May 20
Let me tell you a story you won’t hear in most headlines.
Yes, Crystal Palace lifted the trophy at Wembley. Yes, Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal.But this victory was more resounding than football for a group of players in that team.It was about faith.Faith in Jesus Christ.
From the first game of the season, something powerful began. Centre-back Maxence Lacroix gathered teammates Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell, Eddie Nketiah and Joel Ward.He said, “Come, let’s pray.”And they did.
From that moment, a fellowship was born inside Crystal Palace.A growing group of Christian players who pray together before every game.
They pray.
They read their Bibles.They encourage each other.They put Christ at the centre of their careers.
This week, they got to do something rare —They prayed on the pitch at Wembley, giving thanks after their win.
When Eze scored that crucial goal, he didn’t talk tactics.He lifted his hands and said, “Only God!”
Some players had Scripture written on their wrists, including one of the most powerful promises:
Ephesians 3:20“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
This win wasn’t just for Crystal Palace. It was a reminder to everyone watching that the Heavenly Father is still moving — even on the football field.
In Croydon, we see it.
Faith.Victory.
Rooted in Christ.
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