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Magno Vieira inspiring a new generation in New Zealand

Magno Vieira is looking to use lessons he learned during his career in England to help the next generation on the other side of the world

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 March 2021

By Johnny Morton

DOING IT SAMBA STYLE: Magno Vieira became a big hit at Fleetwood Town and Carlisle United, inset
PICTURE: Malcom Swinden

MAGNO VIEIRA is looking to use lessons he learned during his career in England to help the next generation on the other side of the world.
The 37-year-old enjoyed a glittering career in the English lower leagues, winning promotion to the Football League with both Carlisle United and Fleetwood Town.
After three years at Forest Green Rovers, the striker then moved New Zealand in 2015 and currently runs the youth section at Waikanae FC.
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