Premier League soccer star unveils faithful message after scoring first goal in nearly a year after ACL injury

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Premier League soccer star unveils faithful message after scoring first goal in nearly a year after ACL injury

Gabriel Jesus wanted to 'glorify His name'

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December 31, 2025 2:45pm EST

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After scoring a huge goal in a Premier League match on Tuesday, Gabriel Jesus made it clear whom he praises.

The Arsenal forward scored the dagger in the 78th minute to put his squad up, 4-0, against Aston Villa and increase their lead for the top stop in the standings.

After scoring, though, Jesus unveiled a shirt that read, "I belong to Jesus."

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Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 30, 2025 in London, England. (Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Jesus was asked about his shirt and was forthcoming in his response.

"Jesus saved my life from the beginning, when I was born, I didn’t know it yet. Through the tough moments in my life, I realized we are nothing without Jesus, so I want to glorify His name. He made a huge difference in these tough moments. So now, in the shining moment, I want to glorify His name," Jesus said.

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 30, 2025 in London, England. (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

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"To start the year the way I was playing, confidence back, and for some reason, the Lord stopped me, and then I could do better as a person, as a human being. I think it's amazing how Jesus works on our lives. Sometimes, you just keep questioning, doubting yourself, but you never know what's going to happen, what Jesus has prepared for you. So, I just say keep going, trust in the process, and trust in Jesus."

The goal was Jesus' first in almost an exact calendar year after suffering an ACL injury in January. He was left off the team's roster for the UEFA Champions League but can play in the squad's other matches.

Fellow Brazilian soccer star Kaka wore a similar shirt back in 2007.

Jesus was actually given a yellow card for taking his shirt off, but certainly for him, it was worth it.

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 30, 2025 in London, England. (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

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Jesus figures to play for Brazil in the World Cup this upcoming summer. He was on the team in 2022 but missed action due to a knee injury suffered in the group stage.

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Premier League soccer star unveils faithful message after scoring first goal in nearly a year after ACL injury