Ben Gannon-Doak, a Scottish footballer for Bournemouth, spoke openly about the importance of faith in his career. He said that he prays before matches, reads the Bible on his own, and drew close to God again after a period when he had drifted away.
His testimony came during a period marked by difficult injuries. The player suffered significant physical problems in recent years, including a hamstring injury on the night Scotland secured its qualification for the World Cup. For a young footballer, losing consistency can be as hard as losing a match.
Ben explained that trusting God helps him not feel abandoned when things do not turn out as he expects. His phrase sums up that perspective: “You know He will never forget you”. In a career full of pressure, he found a place to pray before running.