BRAZIL:

Fluminense's Fabio levelled Peter Shilton's longstanding record for most competitive appearances in men's soccer on Saturday when he walked out onto the pitch for the 1,390th time in his team's 2-1 win over Fortaleza in Brazil's Serie A.

In a professional career spanning 28 years, goalkeeper Fabio, 44, has played senior games for Uniao Bandeirante (30), Vasco da Gama (150), Cruzeiro (976) and Fluminense (234).

The total, based on research by Fluminense, has been corroborated by Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte.

"God gave me this gift," Fabio told Globo when asked about the record.

"I have to thank everyone who has been part of my life - my father, mother, sisters, friends, my wife... I try to be a good person. The important thing is to help my teammates. I am grateful, but witho

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