Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net at the age of 59 as Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to advance in the Emperor’s Cup. Miura, affectionately known as “King Kazu”, struck in the 52nd minute to put Fukushima 5-0 ahead, capping a trademark run into the box by meeting a teammate’s cutback with a first-time finish at 59 years and 149 days. The goal sparked celebrations among teammates on the...
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July 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Japan great Kazuyoshi Miura scores first competitive goal after four years at 59
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