Japan 50-Yr-Old Striker Miura Surpasses Stanley Matthews Landmark

Twinkle-toed Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura has racked up another astonishing landmark by eclipsing former England great Stanley Matthews in the record books with his second professional appearance since turning 50. Miura, who last week became the first fiftysomething to grace the J-League, played in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against V-Varen Nagasaki at 50 years and seven … Read more

50 Year Old Footballer Kazuyoshi Miura Celebrates Birthday

The much-travelled frontman is showing no sign of slowing down as he celebrates a landmark birthday, with a new campaign ready to be taken in. Modern football continues to place ever-increasing emphasis on the production of young talent, with stars born while still in their teens. This philosophy has ensured that the parameters of what … Read more