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FIFA stars pushing 40 are defying biological clocks
Published 10 July 2026 ยท sports
Synopsis Elite footballers are playing longer due to scientific and medical advancements. Players in their mid-thirties and older are now common in major tournaments. Improved
Synopsis Elite footballers are playing longer due to scientific and medical advancements. Players in their mid-thirties and older are now common in major tournaments. Improved training and recovery methods help athletes maintain peak physical condition. Lucrative contracts and sponsorships also incentivize extended careers for these stars. This trend allows athletes to perform at high levels well into their late thirties.