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Luka Modric becomes oldest player to play for Real Madrid

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Luka Modric Becomes Oldest Player To Play For Real Madrid

By IANS News October 20, 2024 • 10:54 AM View: 308

Captain Luka Modric: Captain Luka Modric became the oldest player to compete in an official match in Real Madrid's history in Vigo. The Croatian appeared in the match against Celta in Balaidos at the age of 39 years and 40 days, surpassing Ferenc Puskas' previous record.

The captain, who took to the field at Balaidos at the age of 39 years and 40 days, beat the record that Puskas had held since 1966, by four days. The Hungarian played his last official match for our club in 1966 at the age of 39 years and 36 days.

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