The over-50s team were largely comprised of players who had previously played at Seniors World Cup tournaments before age caught up with some of us, and we got too old, too slow or got dropped for younger players but still had a desire to continue to play footy.
Kerry Bartlett
New Zealand coach
Key Facts
- The inaugural six-nation Thailand Masters over-50s football tournament was held in Sattahip, the same venue as the Seniors World Cup for over-40s scheduled for June 1-7, 2025.
- New Zealand's over-50s team, the All Greys, went unbeaten in the tournament, scoring 13 goals and conceding only one.
- The All Greys won the inaugural tournament, marking a successful debut for the over-50s event.
- The success of the inaugural over-50s event has sparked interest from three to four new teams for next year, aiming to grow the tournament into a replica of the Seniors World Cup.
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of nations in the inaugural Thailand Masters over-50s tournament
6 nations
Dates of the Seniors World Cup for over-40s
7 days
Goals scored by New Zealand All Greys
13 goals
Goals conceded by New Zealand All Greys
1 goal
Number of new teams interested for next year's tournament
3 to 4 teams