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Oldest goalscorer emerges in Champions League history<\/div>\n
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By: John Fwah<\/div>\n
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Portugal defender Pepe became the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history as his late header helped Porto beat Royal Antwerp in Group H.<\/div>\n
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Pepe, 40 years and 254 days old, scored his side\u2019s second with a thumping 91st-minute finish, becoming the first player over 40 to score in European football\u2019s showpiece competition.<\/div>\n
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Francesco Totti had held the oldest scorer record at 38 years and 59 days.<\/div>\n
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Pepe is also the oldest outfield player in the competition\u2019s history.<\/div>\n
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He broke that record when he started against the same opponents on October 25.<\/div>\n
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Goalkeeper Marco Ballotta is the Champions League\u2019s oldest appearance maker \u2013 he was 43 years and 252 days old when he played for Lazio against Real Madrid in December 2007.<\/div>\n
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Champions League\u2019s oldest scorers<\/div>\n
Pepe (FC Porto) v Royal Antwerp, 7 November 2023 \u2013 40 years and 254 days.<\/div>\n
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Francesco Totti (Roma) v CSKA Moskva, 25 November 2014 \u2013 38 years 59 days.<\/div>\n
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Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) v Benfica, 14 September 2011 \u2013 37 years 290 days.<\/div>\n
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Filippo Inzaghi (AC Milan) v Real Madrid, 3 November 2010 \u2013 37 years 87 days<\/div>\n
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Javier Zanetti (Inter) v Tottenham Hotspur, 20 November 2010 \u2013 37 years 72 days<\/div>\n
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Luka Modric (Real Madrid) v Celtic, 2 November 2022 \u2013 37 years 54 days<\/div>\n
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Edin Dzeko (Inter) v AC Milan, 10 May 2023 \u2013 37 years 54 days<\/div>\n
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Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) v Paris St-Germain, 07 November 2023 \u2013 37 years 38 days.<\/div>\n
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Oldest goalscorer emerges in Champions League history By: John Fwah Portugal defender Pepe became the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history as his late header helped Porto beat Royal Antwerp in Group H. 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