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Football: Norway 11th on FIFA World Ranking

The Norwegian men's national football team under coach Egil "Drillo" Olsen (photo) has gained one place on the January FIFA World Ranking for men, and is now in 11th place.

A year ago, in January 2010, Norway was ranked 32nd.

Two years ago, when "Drillo" took over as national coach, Norway was ranked 59th by FIFA.

Since then "Drillo"'s men have advanced in leap and bounds, and now there are only 10 national teams ahead of Norway on the ranking.

Denmark is ranked 28th and Sweden 29th.

(NRK)


Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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