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'King Kazu' Miura signs new Yokohama deal aged 51

The seemingly never-ending career Kazuyoshi Miura is set to continue on for at least one more year.

Japanese second-tier side Yokohama FC have announced an extension of the contract with 51-year-old, giving him the chance to extend his own records.

Miura, who broke Stanley Matthews' record as the oldest professional to score a goal in 2017, retired from international football 18 years ago with 89 caps and 55 goals for Japan.

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"I updated the contract for 2019 season," he said after signing the new deal. "Thanks to everyone who always supports."

The veteran forward started his career with Santos and spent several years in Brazil before returning to his homeland in 1990 and seeing off the likes of Gary Lineker and Zico to be named MVP in the inaugural J.