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Japan football great ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, scores first competitive goal in four years

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Kazuyoshi Miura, the world’s oldest professional footballer, scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday. The 59-year-old Japanese football icon found the net in the 52nd minute, contributing to a 7-0 victory for his team, Fukushima United, over Iwaki Furukawa.

Miura, a former Japan international, is currently preparing for his 42nd season as a professional player. This goal marks a significant milestone in his lengthy career, reaffirming his status as a prominent figure in the sport as he continues to compete at age 59.

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