Rediff Bloopers

I always thought Norman Whiteside was the youngest player to play in the World Cup (football). Ergo Roberto Ayala must have made his debut at the age of at least 18. That makes him 46 years old (at least) and the oldest player to ever play in the World Cup. Step over Roger Milla.

Don't believe me ? Read this.

"...Argentina, often in serious trouble from the fast Ivorian breaks, were indebted to Ayala, a veteran of the 1978 tournament who was sorely missed in Japan four years ago because of injury, for some superb defending..."