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70-Year-Old Footballer Just Got His Big Break in Professional Soccer!

Saturday 2 May 2026 Newsround (BBC)
70-Year-Old Footballer Just Got His Big Break in Professional Soccer!

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A man named Ángel Mateos González who is 70 years old has been invited to play in a real Spanish soccer league match for a team called CD Colunga! Most professional soccer players retire way earlier, so this is super unusual and shows that it's never too late to chase your dreams. Imagine telling your grandkids you scored goals in a real professional game!
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