Sometimes an old athlete may want to come back for some special match. Some bettors might still bet on him despite of old age and lack of recent experiences in the sport. That is because of what we call nostalgia. They might recall the past memories or past performances of the athlete that may not necessarily reflect the recent performance of the athlete. So be careful when betting because you might just be nostalgic.
I agree, nostalgia can be dangerous in betting. People often project an athlete’s past success onto current matches, ignoring age, injuries, and decline in performance. Basically, they’re betting on memories, not reality. It’s always better to analyse current data and form rather than relying on a name that was once great.