Swiss Footballer Silvan Wallner Retires at 22 to Focus on Following Jesus Christ

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2 years ago

November 15, 2024

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Silvan Wallner, a 22-year-old Swiss midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football to focus on his faith and commitment to following Jesus Christ.

Wallner, who began his professional career in 2020 with FC Zurich, has played over 100 matches across different clubs, including Wil and Austrian side Blau-Weiß Linz.

He joined Linz on a two-year contract in September and was expected to play a pivotal role in the team.

However, his announcement has shifted the focus from his athletic prowess to his deeply personal convictions.

In a statement released through his current club, Wallner explained his decision, emphasizing the importance of his Christian faith.

“I am a devout Christian, and I read the Bible. I make my own decisions about my life,” he said.

“I wish to follow Jesus Christ, and the biblical day of rest has become important to me.

This means that I no longer want to play professionally on Saturdays.”

Wallner also clarified that he is not affiliated with any particular church but made this decision based on his understanding of the Bible and his personal convictions.

Wallner’s choice to step away from professional football has sparked a range of reactions.

While some fans and pundits are surprised by his decision to retire at such a young age, many have expressed admiration for his courage and commitment to his beliefs.

His statement also included gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his career.

“I say a big thank you to people who have accompanied and supported me in my sporting career,” he added.

The young midfielder was recently part of the Swiss U21 national team and made his last international appearance in early September during a 1-2 loss to Albania.

Ronaldo Under Spotlight as Portugal Prepare for Match Following Messi’s Hat-Trick

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22 hours ago

June 17, 2026

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Popular footballer Ronaldo is getting questioned and facing pressure ahead of his upcoming match this Wednesday.

This may be because Messi played last night and scored a hat-trick, and many people are creating an internal rivalry between the two players to see how well Ronaldo will perform for Portugal tonight.

It can be noted that Ronaldo’s last hat-trick was against Spain in 2018.

“We Were Forced to Leave Immediately” — Iran Coach Speaks Out

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2 days ago

June 16, 2026

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The coach of Iran’s club described his team’s journey as the most oppressive in this World Cup. It can be noted that the country was announced to play against Los Angeles after their draw with New Zealand.

The coach shared that they had already planned to rest for a day for recovery before returning, but instead were told to leave immediately.

“After the game, they said to us, ‘You have to leave immediately. We’ve been asked to get on a plane and return to our camp in Tijuana, and we are really troubled by that.’

“They are forcing us to go back early. They are making the situation more and more difficult, more hurdles, but we’re not going to let that stop us from doing our best.”