Fifa has just greeted Egypt's and Al Ahly's former goalkeeper and legend Essam El Hadary on his 47th birthday on Wednesday.
In the 2018 Fifa World Cup, held in Russia, El Hadary became the oldest player and goalkeeper to participate in the tournament and save a penalty, when he took part in Egypt's encounter against Saudi Arabia in the third round of the group stage.
He managed to smash the record set by the former Colombian player Faryd Mondragón.
On its official Twitter page, Fifa sent its birthday wishes to the legendary goalkeeper El Hadary who turned 47 this year.
"The oldest player to appear at a World Cup, aged 45. Happy birthday, @ElHadary," Fifa tweeted.
https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/1217374613543563264
Earlier, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sent out birthday love to the 47-year-old Egyptian star.
On its official Facebook page, CAF described him as a Pharaohs’ and Al Ahly’s legend. “Happy birthday to Pharaohs and Al Ahly legend Essam El Hadary,” CAF said on its official Facebook page.
“El Hadary became the oldest player in the World Cup history when he played against Saudi Arabia aged 45 years and 161 days,” CAF concluded.
Last month, El Hadary’s gloves, which he wore against Saudi Arabia and managed to save a penalty with them, decorated Fifa World Football Museum.
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