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He scored 55 goals in 89 games for his country during his time with the national team.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner also moved past his closest rivalCristiano Ronaldoin terms of free-kicks scored at club level.
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Kazuyoshi Miura becomes the oldest man to play professional football. Photo: J.LeagueSource: Getty Images
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