CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Miura – affectionately known as “King Kazu” in Japan – was introduced as a late substitute in a 1-0 win for the aptly named Point Getters at the grand old age of 55 years and 225 days, thus beating his own record.

Detailed explanation-2: -King Kazu, the world’s oldest footballer: Signs for Portuguese team at 55 years of age. In November 2022, ‘King Kazu’ broke his own record as the world’s oldest professional footballer, playing in Japan at the age of 55 years and 225 days.

Detailed explanation-3: -Isaac Hayik, who was born in Iraq in 1945 and came to Israel four years later, plays for the fourth tier Israeli league team FC Ironi Or Yehuda.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oldest men’s FIFA World Cup players: Goalkeepers rule the roost! Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary is the oldest footballer to play at the men’s FIFA World Cup.