Gods of the sporting world
As Easter is being celebrated by many, we have compiled a list of some sports stars that are often referred to as 'gods' thanks to their incredible abilities in their field.
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Maradona
The Argentine has his own religion in Argentina...but is even more famous for his "hand of God".
Pele
The 'King' Pele is considered by many to be the greatest footballer ever.
Michael Jordan
If you can fly then surely you deserve to be a celestial body. Go on then Michael!
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali proclaimed himself to be "the greatest" but for us his naturistic abilities of birds and bees gets him into the deity pack.
Usain Bolt
Jamaican, Usain Bolt is adored around the world and known for his god-like lightning-bolt stance. Truly the current King of Speed.
Joe Montana
Joe Montana has 4 SuperBowl rings and will long live as the king of the San Francisco 49ers.
Manning
Manning is the Denver god to that of Joe Montana
Foto: Justin Edmonds / Getty Images
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps must have lots of Atlético Madrid worshippers as his Neptunian powers amazed us through his career.
Roger Federer
Roger Federer, tennis Grand Slam god
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Messi
Eclipsing Maradona was never going to be easy but this god of football is still performing miracles.
Foto: RONDEAU / Offside - L'Equipe
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, the true king to his many, many disciples.
CHICHARITO
Javier Hernández or Chicharito also goes by the name "ChichaDios"...so how could we leave him out!
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher, one of the most recent gods of the world of Formula 1.
Foto: FRED DUFOUR / AFP/Getty Images
Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis amazed fans around the world with his athletisism and grace.
