Soccer-Karna Solskjaer makes Manchester United history with debut


Soccer Football - Women's FA Cup - Fourth Round - Bridgwater United v Manchester United - Fairfax Park, Bridgwater, Britain - January 30, 2022 Manchester United's Karna Solskjaer reacts Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

(Reuters) - The Solskjaer family wrote another chapter in Manchester United's history on Sunday when Karna made her debut for the women's team, following in the footsteps of Ole Gunnar as the pair become the first father and daughter to play for the club.

The Norwegian, 19, came off the bench in the 85th minute of a 2-0 FA Cup win away to Bridgwater United as her father, who was renowned for his goalscoring feats as a substitute, proudly watched on from the stands.

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