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How many goals did Asprilla scored for Newcastle?

How many goals did Asprilla scored for Newcastle?

9 goals
By the end of January 1998, with Newcastle struggling in the league and eliminated from the Champions League, Asprilla’s time at Newcastle came to an end. He was sold back to Parma for £6 million, having scored a total of 9 goals in 48 Premier League appearances and 9 goals in 11 European matches.

What happened to Faustino Asprilla?

Since retiring from playing, Asprilla has gone into the sexual health business with a flavoured condom company in his native Colombia which came about after an incident in 1993 when he accidentally exposed himself during a game which ultimately led to him becoming a national sex symbol.

How old is Faustino?

52 years (November 10, 1969)
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Did Asprilla play with Shearer?

Shearer and Asprilla spent a year-and-a-half together at Newcastle and the pair struck up a bond off the field as well as on it.

What year did Asprilla play for Newcastle?

1996
‘He was a joy’: when Tino Asprilla lit up Newcastle 25 years ago. “When I think of him, I can’t help but smile,” says Warren Barton. Tino Asprilla arrived at Newcastle United from Parma in 1996 and his introduction to life on Tyneside is almost as iconic as his time on the pitch.

How many goals did Faustino Asprilla score for Newcastle?

By the end of January 1998, with Newcastle struggling in the league and eliminated from the Champions League, Asprilla’s time at Newcastle came to an end. He was sold back to Parma for £6 million, having scored a total of 9 goals in 48 Premier League appearances and 9 goals in 11 European matches.

Who is Faustino Hernan ” Tino ” Asprilla of Newcastle United?

Faustino Asprilla. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Faustino Hernán “Tino” Asprilla Hinestroza (born 10 November 1969) is a Colombian former footballer who most notably played for Parma, Newcastle United and the Colombia national team as a forward.

What did Faustino Asprilla do in the World Cup?

Asprilla was imperious, scoring two goals and running rampant alongside Freddy Rincón and the iconic Carlos Valderrama. Asprilla represented Colombia at two World Cups, including the fateful 1994 tournament where the fancied side were dumped out after finishing bottom of their group.

When did Faustino Asprilla move to Serie A?

The three-year stint in Medellín was a fruitful one, with Asprilla scoring almost 40 goals on the way to winning two major trophies. The striker’s form for Nacional led to a 1992 move to Serie A – at the time the world’s strongest and most lucrative league – with Parma.

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