Former Liverpool and Brazil striker Roberto Firmino has become a pastor at the age of 32.

He announced on social media that he and his wife, Larissa Pereira, have joined together to spread the gospel.

In a statement on social media, Firmino and Pereira said, "Since our first encounter with Christ, a desire burned in our hearts. We want people to feel this love that reached us. Now we have another desire and responsibility: to become pastors on behalf of God."

Firmino, who currently plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, was ordained as an evangelical pastor at a church he established in his hometown of Maceió, Brazil.

The dedication ceremony took place on Sunday, June 30th.

In the last season, Firmino played in 34 matches across various competitions, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists.

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