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Professional football is witnessing a shift in career longevity. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are preparing for a possible sixth World Cup appearance, illustrating that age 40 now feels like 30.
Messi will turn 39 during the tournament, while Ronaldo is already 41, yet both remain among the sport’s most recognizable figures. Veterans such as Manuel Neuer, Luka Modrić, Guillermo Ochoa and Edin Džeko reinforce the trend.
Their continued high‑level play is reshaping expectations around fitness and tactics in modern soccer.
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