Throwback Thursday: World Cup Legend Roger Milla
We hear it very often that once a footballer reaches the ripe age of 33-35. It's high time they hang up their
But this humble Cameroon striker blew everyone away as he holds the record of being the oldest player to score in the FIFA World Cup finals and that wasn't the only highlight of his career.
He has caused havoc in the heart of the mightiest of defenses even before he scored a goal when he was 42. Yes he scored a goal when he was 42! His club career wasn't as flamboyant as his international career but he will always be remembered for his signature 'bum-shake' celebration.
Milla's performances silenced even the mightiest of teams of that time such as Italy, Argentina and the likes. The precision, technique and vision of this player made him a force to be reckoned with.
He is now an itinerant ambassador for African causes. In 2004, he was named to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers selected by Pelé in conjunction with FIFA's centenary celebrations.
Milla starred in a Coca Cola advertisement for 2010 FIFA World Cup as the originator of dancing whilst celebrating when scoring a goal. He is seen in the crowd drinking Coca cola.
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