'Kuda tua' masih jadi sandaran di Piala Dunia
LONDON: Ketika bola sepak moden semakin menyanjung pemain muda, Piala Dunia 2026 membuktikan pengalaman masih menjadi aset berharga apabila kejohanan kali ini menyaksikan rekod lapan pemain berusia 40 tahun ke atas dipilih menyertai skuad negara masing-masing. Jumlah itu mengatasi keseluruhan tujuh pemain berusia 40 tahun ke atas yang pernah beraksi dalam gabungan 22 edisi Piala Dunia sebelum ini. Antara nama yang mencuri tumpuan ialah kapten Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, pema
The 2026 World Cup is showcasing the enduring value of experience, with a record eight players aged 40 and above selected for their national squads. This surpasses the total number of players in that age bracket across the previous 22 World Cup editions combined. Notable veterans include Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatia's Luka Modric, and Bosnia-Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko, all aiming to join the exclusive club of over-40 World Cup goal scorers. Scotland's goalkeeper Craig Gordon, at 43, is the oldest participant, potentially becoming the second-oldest player ever to feature in the tournament.
The presence of numerous veteran players in the 2026 World Cup highlights that experience and leadership remain crucial assets in elite international football, challenging the notion that youth is always paramount.
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