John Arne Riise
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Former Liverpool star pinpoints key reason for Norway's rise
By James Roberts Published
The former Liverpool hero explains why Norway have become an overnight force on the international stage

John Arne Riise interview: Former Liverpool hero is backing his country to go all the way
By Chris Flanagan Published
Ex-Norway international believes his nation can challenge for the trophy for the first time ever

'I blame myself for Liverpool exit' John Arne Riise on the circumstances which ended his trophy-laden spell at Anfield
By Tom Gennoy Published
Riise admits he cried when he was told he had to leave Liverpool in 2008, after almost 200 appearances

‘Shevchenko was frustrated that I'd saved his header, so hit the rebound as hard as he could. If he’d chipped it or just placed it, I’d have had no chance’: Jerzy Dudek on how Liverpool were almost denied the Miracle of Istanbul
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Polish goalkeeper was the penalty shootout hero in the 2005 Champions League final

Nowegian footballers who played in the Premier League
By Ben Hayward Published
England has long been a popular destination for Norwegian footballers. Here, a look at some of the players from Norway to have featured in the Premier League...

"I spoke to him in the evening at the hospital and apologised, but more for the unluckiness" John Arne Riise recalls free-kick that broke Alan Smith's leg at Anfield in 2006
By Ed McCambridge Published
Former Liverpool defender Riise was known for his powerful shot, something Smith found out the hard way in one FA Cup clash

The best Scandinavian players ever
By Tom Hancock Published
A look at the finest footballing talent from Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Scandinavian icons: The 16 most influential footballers from Denmark, Norway and Sweden
By Ryan Dabbs Published
There have been a range of important players in both men's and women's in the last century - here are the pick of the bunch...
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