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Pepe eyes World Cup 2022 glory with Portugal at the age of 39

Portugal defender Pepe is eyeing a challenge for World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022 – when he will be 39 years old.

The former Real Madrid centre-back, now with Porto, has won 111 caps for Portugal since making his debut in 2007.

He has competed at three World Cups and three European Championships, including their triumphant Euro 2016 campaign in France.

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Pepe was named man of the match for his performance in the 1-0 win over the hosts in the final, in which he made a game-high 12 clearances and three blocks to keep France at bay before vomiting after 120 gruelling minutes of action.