TOKYO : For a 38-year-old coming to the end of his career, the appeal of playing in empty stadiums in Japan's summer heat as an over-aged player in an Under-23 tournament is not an obvious one.
On Saturday, the former Barcelona defender will find himself 90 minutes away from becoming captain of a gold medal winning team when his side face Spain in the final in Yokohama. The World Cup has evaded him and while he has enjoyed two triumphs in the Copa America, he clearly sees the Olympics as a way to complete his career with an international success for his country.
Another over-age player, Everton forward Richarlison, has made a major impact in Japan with five goals, including a hat-trick in their opening win over Germany.Their squad features six players who were part of the Euro 2020 squad which reached the last four.
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