History was made at the Maracana on Tuesday night as Fluminense’s veteran goalkeeper Fabio broke England icon Peter Shilton’s record for the most competitive appearances in world football. The 44-year-old Brazilian reached an astonishing 1,391 official matches when he lined up against America de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana, helping his side to a 2-0 win that only added to the occasion’s magic.
- Fabio breaks Shilton’s appearance record
- Debate remains over Shilton’s official match tally
- Brazilian keeper nearing 1,400 official appearances
