Courage, Faith & Gratitude: A Spiritual Boost

01/01/2026

Updated at 10:36 p.m.

Antony faces 2026 with tremendous enthusiasm. After his first months at Real Betis on loan from Manchester United, the footballer felt that in the green and white team he found the perfect place to continue his career in a powerful championship, like the Spanish, and in a club like Betis, with high aspirations in LaLiga, the Europa League and the Copa del Rey. And also in a city like Seville, with a climate and environment very similar to Brazil, to live with your family.

That is why, through your account Instagramthe Osasco winger has published a message, accompanied by a carousel of the most notable photos with Betis and with his closest relatives, his partner, his children and his parents, in which he has summarized the year 2025 and ends with the wish he makes for the new year 2026, which is exciting for everyone in the green and white club and also for him with the possibility of being part of the Brazil team in the World Cup next summer.

«2025 is not about perfection, it is about improvement. Every battle won had the support of my family, my foundation, my strength. I cried, I smiled, I learned… And every fall taught me, every tear made me stronger. Today I still hold my head high, it was surely worth it. May the new year bring courage to continue, faith to not give up and gratitude that all honor and glory go to the Lord my God. Even together, stronger,” expressed the Brazilian footballer.

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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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