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Pepe's Controversial Legacy: Porto's Ageing Warrior

As Arsenal prepare to face Porto in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, all eyes will be on the veteran defender who has etched his name into European folklore – for better or worse. At 40 years old, Pepe is the oldest player ever to grace the prestigious tournament, a testament to his longevity and the fire that still burns within. But the Portuguese international’s career has been a tale of two narratives.