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Oliveirense attacker Kazuyoshi Miura: I want to play to 60

Oliveirense attacker Kazuyoshi Miura is eager to carry on playing.

The former Genoa and Japan forward is playing in the Portuguese Second Division at 56 years of age.

King Kazu told Sport TV: "If I didn't get help from the players and the coach, I wouldn't be here. I am very grateful to the team and all the people who are around the team.

"I intend to play until I'm 60."

Miura, who also played in Brazil with Santos, made his first team debut in 1986.

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