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David Morton

Newcastle United's first South American superstar to be honoured with a blue plaque

Newcastle United fans have a new hero - Bruno Guimarães.

The 24-year-old Brazil international sparked wild celebrations at St James' Park on Sunday when his two goals - including a thrilling last-minute header - earned a victory over Leicester City which all but secured the Magpies' Premier League status.

Bruno, who hails from Rio de Janeiro, is by no means the first South American to have captured the hearts of United followers. Other notables from down the years include fellow Brazilian Mirandinha (who enjoyed his own memorable terrace chant), Faustino Asprilla from Colombia, and Nolberto Solano from Peru.

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