Paul Roget, Media 365: Posted on Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 8:18 pm.
Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura, 56, has extended his contract with Portuguese second-division club Oliverense.
Extend the fun! Kazuyoshi Miura, who celebrated his 56th birthday this past February, will continue the adventure with Oliverence. It was the Portuguese second division club that announced this on Tuesday, confirming the return of the former Japanese international (89 caps and 55 goals). The plane landed in February from Yokohama, and the person who inspired the famous cartoon “Olive and Tom” has appeared three times in the Portuguese second class. “There will be times when I won’t be in the games, but I want to stay motivated and do my best where I can.”He recently told the Japanese daily Nikkan Sports.
The striker began his professional career in Brazil, in Santos, in 1986, and then spent most of his career in his country, in Kawasaki, but also in other Japanese clubs. He also played in Croatia (Croatia Zagreb) and Australia (Sydney FC) before being scouted by Portugal this year. Japan’s second all-time leading scorer, he last had his header in 2000, after being sent off at the 1998 World Cup in France. But what is the secret of his longevity? Indeed, the person who is considered a demigod in Japan is still one of those who work the most in cultivation. He is still passionate about football. “My passion for football has not changed since I turned professional at the age of 18, I can even say that I have the impression that it is still growing.”He said a few years ago. What if he continued to play until he reached the age of sixty? Never say never with “King Kazuo”…
