Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
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- Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer at age 59, scored his first goal in nearly four years for Fukushima United in a 7-0 Emperor's Cup win over Iwaki Furukawa on Saturday.
- His last competitive goal was in November 2022, and this is his first since then, marking a significant milestone in his career.
- Miura, known as 'King Kazu', is a legendary figure in Japanese football, having started his career in 1986 with Santos and played in multiple countries, with his career set to extend into a 42nd season until 2027.