Starting in Dublin, against the Republic of Ireland, Pepe became the oldest player ever to wear the National Team jersey. At 38 years, 8 months and 16 days, the central defender surpasses the mark of former goalkeeper Vítor Damas by 13 days.
For Pepe, the game on Irish soil is the 123rd with the shirt of Portugal, a mark that makes him the 4th player with the most caps, and is now four games away from Luís Figo (127).
The defender made his debut in the Portugal shirt on November 25, 2007, at Dragão, in a goalless draw with Finland.
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