Tokyo (AFP)
Age has no hold on Spaniard Andres Iniesta, who added a line to his already well-stocked record, winning the Emperor's Cup at 35 with his Japanese club Vissel Kobe at 35.
The team, which includes other old European stars like the Spanish David Villa or the German Lukas Podolski, won 2-0 in the final against the Kashima Antler's to offer the first trophy in its history.
However, it is far from being the first for Iniesta, world champion (2010) and double European champion (2008, 2012) with the Spanish selection, but also winner of 32 trophies with Barcelona including 9 championship titles. 'Spain and 4 Champions Leagues.
This match was the last in the career of David Villa, the most prolific goalscorer in the Spanish team (59 goals in 98 caps). At 38, the Spanish striker will now invest in a new American franchise, Queensboro FC, in New York.
The match was the first official competition organized at the brand new Olympic stadium in Tokyo which will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games this summer, as well as athletics and some football matches.
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