In a televised statement, Mr Socrates said the three-year loan was a "good agreement that defends Portugal".
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But Mr Socrates said that under the terms of the deal, Portugal would be given more time to reach its budget deficit targets than had previously been expected.
Mr Clifford said Socrates had shown "great grace" playing for Garforth.
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Mr Clifford said when he originally asked Socrates to play for Garforth Town he agreed "straight away".
Mr Clifford said during his time at Garforth, Socrates had "lifted" the club and had made it possible for the team to later win promotion.
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