Why is World Cup-winner Lúcio still playing at 40? ‘My love for football'

Lúcio played every minute for Brazil when they won the World Cup in 2002 and he’s still lacing up his boots every weekend

By Joshua Law for The Set Pieces, part of the Sport Network

Sixteen years after Brazil’s last triumph at a World Cup, Lúcio is the last man standing. The 40-year-old defender is the only player from the team that won Brazil’s fifth World Cup who is still lacing up his boots every weekend. Many of his companions from that glorious night in Yokohama now proffer their opinions on the endless football debate shows on Brazilian TV, while others have become club directors or plucked up the courage to step into the dugout. Goalkeeper Marcos has even started his own beer brand and Ronaldinho recently revealed his intention to run as a candidate for the Republican Party in October’s elections.

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