"I Want To Follow Jesus" – 22Yr Old Announces Retirement From Football

Date: 14-11-2024 7:20 pm (3 weeks ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
- at 14-11-2024 07:20 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Swiss midfielder Silvan Wallner has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 22, citing his desire to "follow Jesus Christ" and observe the Sabbath as his reasons.

The young defender, who started his professional career with FC Zurich in 2020, has accumulated over 100 appearances, playing for two other clubs, Wil and BW Linz, where he signed a two-year contract in September.

In a statement released by Blau-Weiß Linz, Wallner said, "I am a devout Christian, and I read the Bible. I make my own decisions about my life.

"I wish to follow Jesus Christ, and as a result, the biblical day of rest has become important to me.

"As a footballer, this means that I no longer want to play professionally on Saturdays.

"This is my personal conviction, which I have reached in the last few days. I am not yet a member of any church.

"I say a big thank you to all the people who have accompanied and supported me in my sporting career."


Wallner has played 5 times for Blau-Weiß Linz this season, with his last game a 1-2 defeat against TSV Hartberg at the end of October.

Additionally, Wallner was part of the Swiss U21 national team as recently as October, with his last appearance coming in early September during a 1-2 loss to Albania.

Posted: at 14-11-2024 07:20 PM (3 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 14-11-2024 08:32 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Good boy
Posted: at 14-11-2024 08:32 PM (3 weeks ago) | Grande Master
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- Dopybadass at 15-11-2024 06:45 AM (3 weeks ago)
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I think you are being overwhelmed, there's nothing like sabbath for now, you can still follow Christ while still on your career except you want to be a full time minister
Posted: at 15-11-2024 06:45 AM (3 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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