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‘To God be the glory’: Christian footballers celebrate Copa Libertadores win

by James Lewis
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Players from Brazilian football team Flamengo have praised God after winning the Copa Libertadores. 

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 to claim the highest honour in South American club football. 

Leo Pereira pointed heavenwards in a photo with the trophy on Instagram, captioned “TO GOD BE THE GLORY.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Léo (@leopereira4)

Looking to future success with the team, the central defender posted another photo captioned “All in God’s time.”

Striker Pedro Guilherme posted: "Glory to Jesus for another Libertadores title! Speechless for all the Lord has done in my life. All honour and glory are His!" 

Emerson Royal shared a picture of his family with the trophy, sharing with his followers: “God is God. I am a Libertadores Champion!”

The former Tottenham Hotspur player later posted a picture of his open Bible on Instagram stories, with the text: “Thank you, God, for the things only we know.”

Assistant manager Rodrigo Caio expressed his gratitude to Jesus "for providing moments like this alongside my family and this club that I love and respect so much".

Caio has now won the trophy as a player and a coach, with Flamengo being crowned champions for the fourth time. 

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