Solano Wants To Live The Dream

By Kyle Braithwaite
September 9 2003

Newcastle United's Nolberto Solano says, he would pay $1 million to play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup for Peru.

Newcastle United winger Nolberto Solano has underlined his dream of playing in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, by saying he would pay $1 million to appear for Peru in the tournament.

Solano's decision to be involved in his country's World Cup qualifying campaign has angered Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson and he has threatened the wingers’ long-term future at St James' Park.

Solano has also stated that his Country now becomes before Club.

Solano said: “I would pay $1m to play in a World Cup because it is the pinnacle of every footballer’s career to perform at that level," he said.

"I have played in the Champions League, so I know what it's like to be among the best players in the world and test yourself against them.

"To play in the World Cup finals would be a wonderful experience and we will be heroes in Peru if we get there.

"You only have to look at how our national hero Teofilo Cubillas is remembered for leading us to three World Cups to see that.

"He became a legend in South American football - and I want to follow in his footsteps."