Kazuyoshi Miura continues to expand his legend in world football. At 59 years oldthe front fireproof scored his first goal in an official competition after four years of droughtcontributing to Fukushima United’s resounding 7-0 win over Iwaki Furukawa, a result that ensured his team’s qualification for the Emperor’s Cup.
miurawho took the field as a starter in the Japanese third division team, He was in charge of making it 5-0 with an impeccable volley. The attacker He had not scored in an official match since November 2022when he did it wearing the Atlético Suzuka shirt.
Iniesta and Kazuyoshi Miura
On the verge of turning 60the historic footballer continues to extend one of the longest and most admired careers in professional sportsbacked by a contract that links him to his current club until the June 30 of next year.
Undisputed pioneer, Miura was the first Japanese player to play in the Italian Serie A. After a long international career that includes steps through Dinamo Zagreb, Kyoto Sanga, Vissel Kobe and Sydney FC‘King Kazu’ remains one of the great references and the most respected figures in the history of sports in their country.
