At the age of 39 years, most players are already sitting relaxed in the audience seats. But this man actually cried because of the burden of history on his shoulders. We know him as an agile wing defender who once dominated Europe with Inter Milan. However, time is the enemy of all athletes. Many thought his career was over when he returned to Japan. He is no longer the fastest on the field. He was no longer the main choice in tactics. But for Japan, Nagatomo was a “fire” that refused to go out. When his name was called, he officially became the first Asian to step foot in five different editions of the World Cup. A record that even other great Asian legends have never achieved. His tears were not about fear, but about tireless dedication. Proof that consistency will always win over age. #football #soccer #football stories #football news
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