10 facts about Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano

FA Cup Folklore

9/9/2005 Newcastle United Press ConferenceNolberto (Nobby) Solano is unveiled next to Graeme SounessPhoto: Matt Roberts / Offside

Photo: Matt Roberts / Offside.

Nobby’s honours didn’t stop there neither!

Solano also became the first Peruvian to feature in an FA Cup final.

On May 22, 1999, the midfielder was part of the Newcastle United starting XI that lost 2-0 to Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.

Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes scored for the Red Devils.

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