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World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years

Al Jazeera Monday 27 July 2026, 08:15 UTC 1 min read
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World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years The world’s oldest professional footballer, 59-year-old Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura, has netted his first competitive goal in four years, scoring in the 52nd minute as Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 advancing to the Emperor’s cup. Published On 27 Jul 2026

World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years The world’s oldest professional footballer, 59-year-old Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura, has netted his first competitive goal in four years, scoring in the 52nd minute as Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 advancing to the Emperor’s cup. Published On 27 Jul 2026
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