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😳 Forgotten cult hero returns in the Champions League

Do you remember David Luiz? You know, the Brazilian center-back with the wild playing style and even wilder hair.

After many years with Chelsea, PSG, and Arsenal, Luiz left the big international football stage in September 2021 and moved to Flamengo.

But the now 38-year-old returned to Europe this summer - largely unnoticed - once again: Just about a month ago, the superstar signed a two-year contract with the Cypriot champions Pafos FC, who recently qualified for the Champions League for the first time ever.

– Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Just as unexpected as the participation of the Southern European underdogs is the fact that Luiz is once again on the field in the Champions League. In the ongoing league phase duel with the top Greek club Olympiacos, he is in a CL starting lineup for the first time since 2017(!).

Some players really do age like a fine wine. Like a good Cypriot wine.

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