Californian Jeff Serota (fourth from left) and his Serota Birthday Football California team-mates celebrate his 60th birthday trip playing football at the Masters Games at Forsyth Barr Stadium. California footballer Jeff Serota gathered his best mates — who all play together back home in Manhattan Beach — for his 60th birthday bonanza, convincing them to pack their bags and head to New Zealand to play in the Masters Games. "New Zealand is great. "The fact that my friends all committed to come over is really nice — they gave up a lot of responsibilities." If there is one thing for sure, it has been a birthday trip to remember.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 06, 2026 15:35 UTC