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ENTERTAINMENT and ADVENTURE => Sports Watch => Topic started by: Folami David on May 06, 2013, 09:14 PM

Title: Fulham Defender Riise Quits Norway Team
Post by: Folami David on May 06, 2013, 09:14 PM
Fulham left back John Arne Riise, Norway's most-capped player, has called time on his international career at the age of 32.
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"After a lot of thought I've decided not to continue with international football," he said in a Norwegian FA statement on Monday.
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"I am going into the final stage of my career and I'm at an age where I have to take a clear decision if I want to achieve my final goal, to play another four or five years in Europe."
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The former Liverpool, AS Roma and Monaco defender has won a total of 110 caps since making his debut against Iceland in 2000.
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Riise, a Champions League winner with Liverpool eight years ago, is in his second season with English Premier League club Fulham.
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"John Arne has shown great enthusiasm and was always the first man at training and player meetings. I respect his decision and wish to thank him for his contribution," said Norway coach Egil Olsen.