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Roger Milla is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer widely regarded as one of Africa's greatest historical players. He gained international fame during the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, where, at the age of 38, he scored four goals and celebrated with a distinctive corner-flag dance, leading Cameroon to the quarterfinals. Four years later, he set a new record in the United States as the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history at age 42.
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How old was Roger Milla during his famous 1990 World Cup run?
Milla was 38 when he scored four goals for Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Cameroon reached the quarterfinals, becoming the first African team to advance that far in the men's tournament.
What was Roger Milla's corner-flag celebration?
After scoring, Milla danced beside the corner flag in a celebration that became one of the 1990 World Cup's defining images. It helped make expressive goal celebrations more visible to a global television audience.
Did Roger Milla really score at a World Cup at age 42?
Yes, Milla scored against Russia at the 1994 World Cup when he was 42. At the time, that made him the oldest goalscorer in men's World Cup history.
Why was Roger Milla recalled by Cameroon after retiring internationally?
Milla had stepped away from international football before Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, publicly supported his return for the 1990 World Cup. The recall proved decisive because Milla scored four times and helped Cameroon reach the quarterfinals.
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