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Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs spotted with possibly greatest seven-a-side team ever

Giggs was having dinner with some of the greatest players the world has ever seen and the Welshman's medal haul matches up in the esteemed company he was keeping

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ryan Giggs has been spotted on a night out – having dinner with some of world greatest ever players.

Giggs, 44, sat down for a bite to eat with a galaxy of football superstars including, Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini, Carles Puyol, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and Rivaldo.

 Ryan Giggs with football legends Ronaldo, Maldini,  Puyol, Figo, Carlos and Rivaldo
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Ryan Giggs with football legends Ronaldo, Maldini,  Puyol, Figo, Carlos and Rivaldo

The stars were our celebrating Saudi Arabia qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 2006.

One hell of a seven-a-side team, although they could probably do with a keeper.

It’s doubtful the restaurant in Riyadh has ever been blessed with so much talent and medals on the same table.

Three World Cups, 15 Champions Leagues, 52 league titles, four Ballon D’ors and five Fifa World player of the Year gongs.

 Ryan Giggs won the Champions League twice with Man Utd
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Ryan Giggs won the Champions League twice with Man UtdCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Ronaldo won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002
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Ronaldo won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002Credit: 2010 AFP
 Paolo Maldini spent his whole career at AC Milan
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Paolo Maldini spent his whole career at AC MilanCredit: PA:Press Association

Giggs, was not to be outdone in such esteemed company boasting 13 League titles, two Champions League titles and a Fifa World Club Cup.

Ronaldo, 41, made his name at Barcelona under Sir Bobby Robson in 1996 and moved to Inter Milan before a return to Spain with Real Madrid after winning the World Cup in 2002.

Italian legend Maldini spent his entire career with AC Milan.


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The 49-year-old made 647 appearances for the Rossoneri over 24 years, making his debut aged 16.

Carles Puyol is another one man club spending all his career at Barcelona.

The 39-year-old was at the Nou Camp for 15 years and won six La Liga titles and the World Cup with Spain in 2010.

Luis Figo is another legend who played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid.

 Roberto Carlos scores stunning free kick for Brazil at Le Tournoi
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Roberto Carlos scores stunning free kick for Brazil at Le TournoiCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 Luis Figo made the controversial switch from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000
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Luis Figo made the controversial switch from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000Credit: AP:Associated Press

The Portuguese star won four La Liga titles and won Serie A four times with Inter Milan.

Roberto Carlos burst on to the world scene with his stunning free kick for Brazil at Le Tournoi in 1997.

The left-back was one the Real Madrid Galacticos and won La Liga four times and the World Cup in 2002.

Rivaldo played for 15 clubs in his 23-year career, winning the Champions League with Milan and La Liga with Barcelona.

The 45-year-old retired in 2014 and a year later acted in an Iranian film called “I am not Salavdor”.

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