Tokyo: Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career at the age of 54 on Tuesday with a move to a fourth-tier club managed by his older brother.
Miura, known as "King Kazu", said he would "strive to help the team win on the pitch" after joining Suzuka Point Getters.
The move was announced at 11:11am on January 11 -- with the former international forward set to wear the number 11 shirt next season. .....
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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA] Japan's golden oldie 'King Kazu' joins new team at 54
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