Football: Riise retires from national team

Norway international footballer John Arne Riise has announced that he is retiring from the Norwegian national team, after participating in 110 matches for Norway.

His last match was the World Championsship qualifier against Albania in March.

Riise, who now plays for Premier Legue club Fulham, says he will from now on consentrate on his career with the club.

(NRK)

Tuesday, 07 May 2013 06:19

Posted in Section: Sport - Category: Football & Handball

Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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