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Organisation: Garforth Town

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Ryan Giggs will make his 1,000th senior competitive appearance tonight after he was named in Manchester United’s starting XI for their Champions League match against Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

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Report: Socrates critical in hospital

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Garforth Town have announced Brazilian World Cup legend Romario will play for them next season.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2005

After togging out, Socrates comes in from the cold

IT was a far cry from the carnival atmosphere and soaring temperatures of Rio for Brazilian football legend Socrates, who came out of retirement at the weekend for lowly Garforth Town.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2004

Brazilian legend wraps up for non-league debut

It was a far cry from the carnival atmosphere and soaring temperatures of Rio for Brazilian football legend Socrates, who stepped out today at the freezing and tiny non-league ground of Garforth Town.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2004

Samba legends heading for Northern Counties league

AN ambitious non-league football club yesterday launched an audacious bid to sign legendary Brazil strikers Zico and Careca.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

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