Tag: Essam El Hadarey

Egypt’s record-breaking keeper El Hadary retires aged 45

CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) — Veteran Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has retired from international duty aged 45, after breaking the record for oldest player to appear at a World Cup in Russia. “After reflecting at length and asking God, I have decided to retire from international football,” El Hadary wrote on Facebook late Monday. El Hadary, nicknamed “High Dam,” won 159 caps for his country during a 22-year international career that saw him win the Africa […]