Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has this season cemented his status as one of Premier League’s best strikers. But last week he declared that his “biggest title” was the love of Jesus.
The occasion was Firmino’s baptism, which took place in a swimming pool. The brief ceremony can be viewed on Firmino’s Instagram account.
The baptism was performed by Firmino’s Liverpool teammate Alisson Becker, who wept afterwards, and the Christian musician Isaias Saad.
All three men are Brazilian, and Firmino’s decision to become a Christian reflects the growth of Pentecostalism among Brazilians.
