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Middlesbrough FC legends return for 150th anniversary match - BBC News

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Juninho and Fabrizio Ravanelli are arm in arm and smiling brightly at the camera. They are both wearing red kits. Juninho has short brown hair and Ravanelli has short white hair.

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Middlesbrough FC legends return for 150th anniversary match

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Almost 100 former Middlesbrough players and managers are returning to Teesside for a legacy match celebrating the club's 150th anniversary. A crowd of over 30,000 is expected at the Riverside Stadium to watch former stars such as Juninho, Fabrizio Ravanelli, Yakubu, and Aitor Karanka. The event includes two squads of former players going head-to-head, a lap of honour, a presentation of legacy numbers, and a tribute to former players and staff who have passed away.

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  • Almost 100 former Middlesbrough players and managers are returning to Teesside for the club's 150th anniversary match.
  • A crowd of more than 30,000 is expected at the Riverside Stadium.
  • Returning club legends include Juninho, Fabrizio Ravanelli, Yakubu, and Aitor Karanka.
  • The event features two squads of former players playing a match, alongside a Legacy Walk and a presentation of legacy numbers.
  • A moment will be held during the event to remember former players and staff who have passed away.
  • Middlesbrough Football Club was originally formed in 1876.
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