Veteran goalkeeper, 70, to return to pitch for official game in Spain
Summary
Ángel Mateos González, a 70-year-old former football goalkeeper from Spain, will play in an official match for CD Colunga this Sunday. If he plays, he will become the oldest player to appear in a competitive game in Spain.Key Facts
- Ángel Mateos González is 70 years old and a former goalkeeper.
- He retired from competitive football 27 years ago.
- He will play for CD Colunga, a fifth-tier Spanish football team.
- The match is against CD Praviano, a regional rival team.
- The club says Mateos is playing to honor his lifelong dedication to work and football.
- CD Colunga rejected the idea that this is just a stunt and highlighted his attitude and commitment.
- Mateos worked as a miner before and has helped train the team’s goalkeepers this season.
- Football has changed since Mateos first played, including improvements to balls and pitches.
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