Brazilian football superstar Socrates is to make a comeback at
the age of 50 - for non-league Garforth Town.
The midfield maestro captained his country in two World Cups but
retired 14 years ago, reports the Sun.
But he has joined Garforth as player-coach and will make his debut
against rivals Tadcaster Albion next month.
Bosses at the Northern Counties East League club expect their
3,000-capacity ground will be full for the match.
Socrates has agreed an initial month-long deal with the club, based
in a former pit village near Leeds.
He was signed by owner and manager Simon Clifford who has built up
many contacts in Brazil through his chain of soccer schools.
Simon, 33, said: "It is a fantastic coup. Our fans will be pinching
themselves when they see Socrates running out."
Garforth have already signed former Manchester United ace Lee
Sharpe.