
As Manchester United's young Mexican striker Javier Hernandez kneels calmly, head tilted slightly upwards towards the sky, arms subtly held out and hands open, whispering passionately and pressingly in the very centre of the field before kick-off, his team-mates, the opposition an 80,000 strong crowd and millions at home watch in wait for him to finish a clearly very important conversation with his God.The acceptance of this intriguing routine is unsurprising considering the strong number of ardent believers in the world of football and in sport in general. It is something very personal, meaningful and necessary for some footballers to demonstrate...