In a tightly contested matchday 9 of the Europa League.

Portugal

The national team defeated Turkey by a score of 3-0, a victory that could not have been achieved without two veterans - 39-year-old

Cairo

and 41 years old.

Pepe

The outstanding contribution of the Their outstanding performances not only helped the team consolidate their position in the group stage, but also led to their joint selection as Live Europa League Stars of the Day.

C Luo in this game showed his comprehensive ability in the offensive end, not only their own goals, but also in the second half of the selfless assist teammates B Fei broke the goal, this assist makes C Luo with 8 assists data to become the history of the UEFA Cup assists king. In addition, Crow also maintains the record of the UEFA Cup's all-time leading scorer, with 14 goals scored so far, an achievement that proves his dominance in the international arena.

Meanwhile, Pepe played a central role in the backline of the game, with a pass success rate of 97%, and contributed 7 clearances, 1 interception and 2 steals on the defensive end, making him the lynchpin of the game. Pepe's solid performance contributed to Portugal's shutout in this crucial battle.

As the two oldest stars of the Portuguese national team (and also the two oldest stars of this year's European Cup), Crowe and Pepe are still able to play a key role in high-level matches at such an advanced age, and the outstanding performance of this pair of "80 years old duo" is undoubtedly the best interpretation of their careers. Their perseverance and hard work not only inspired their teammates, but also brought endless emotion to the fans.

With the second round of the UEFA Europa League group stage over, the Portuguese national team will continue to work hard to qualify for the knockout rounds, and the leadership and athleticism of Crowe and Pepe will be a valuable asset to the team as they move forward. Let's look forward to these two legends continuing to write their own brilliant chapters in the upcoming matches.

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