Japan's 'King Kazu' set to play on into his 50s


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017

(Reuters) - Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura will extend one of soccer's longest professional careers by 12 months after the 49-year-old agreed a new deal with second division Yokohama FC on Wednesday.

Miura, who scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan prior to his international retirement in 2000, is set for his 32nd season as a professional.

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