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Oldest player at the World Cup, 43-year-old Scotland goalie Gordon, retires
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EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland's 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from soccer Thursday after being the oldest among more than 1,250 players picked for the World Cup .
"It has been a privilege to represent you," Gordon, the Heart of Midlothian and former Celtic and Sunderland goalie, said in a video message on social media .
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"I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."
Gordon did not play at the World Cup as backup in three group games to Angus Gunn , who last week joined San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.
Gordon made his Scotland debut in 2004 and played 84 times to be fifth on the national team's all-time list.
The oldest player to get on the field at the World Cup was Cristiano Ronaldo , who turned 41 in February.
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