Eez Eldin Bahder is believed, aged 74, to be the oldest professional footballer in the world after he signed with a third-tier side in the Egyptian league. Bahder got his chance after registering with the Egyptian
Football Federation when he showed them a video of him demonstrating his skills. 'So I spoke with them and told them: 'Why not?' I showed them the video of me playing and they said that he didn't realise that at this age you can display such skills, movement and flexibility'.
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The veteran player is hoping to get a place in the starting 11. 'There is a feeling that they will be playing with 10 men, but I don't want them to feel that … I might be able to make a contribution. I don't know yet, but we'll see what will happen in our next game.'Watch more from the amazing world of sport here