10 facts about Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano

Maradona Memories

10/02/2007 FA Premiership Football - Newcastle United v Liverpool. Newcastle's Nolberto Solano scores a penalty against Liverpool. Photo: Matt Roberts/Offside

Photo: Matt Roberts / Offside.

Having joined Argentinian outfit Boca Juniors in 1997, a 22-year-old Solano played alongside the legendary Diego Maradona.

The 1986 FIFA World Cup winner even had a nickname for his new team-mate, Solano the ‘Maestrito’.

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