The phrase "football gods" means that there is a force or power that seems to determine the outcomes or fate of football games. It suggests that there is a mysterious influence that affects the sport. Full definition
Do thank the imaginary football gods for Barcelona being the one interested in him. (justarsenal.com)
It seems that Manchester City coach, Roberto Mancini visit to Medjugorje, has not too contribute from football gods. (footballtarget.com)
I was all about building up a program and quenching my own college football god complex, so my favorite project was starting up at Hawai'i, recruiting well for a few years and eventually kicking Oregon State out of the Pac - 12 and replacing them. (sbnation.com)