It's a long way from the council estates of Huyton to the lush terrain of southern Portugal where Steven Gerrard spends his summers these days ( Read more... )

 

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Steven Gerrard and Francesco Totti are among the many athletes who contribute with signed effects in John Arne Riise’s auction for Haiti.

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Former Liverpool player has written a book and talks about the Norwegian national team.

- Liverpool will always have a place in my heart, says John Arne Riise. - It will always be my favourite club.

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Found an interesting article on the web that once again reminded me how much truth there is in the slogan, "It's not a Badge, it's a Family Crest". :)

Istanbul Heroes: Where Are They Now?


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John Arne Riise today spoke of his desire to one day return to Anfield and thank the Liverpool fans who gave him so much support during his career with the Reds. Riise brought his seven year Liverpool career to an end in June when he took up the option of a new challenge with Serie A giants Roma - but he admits he'd relish the opportunity to one ( Read more... )

Italian Serie A club AS Roma have signed Norway defender John Arne Riise from Liverpool for £4m.

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You gave Liverpool the best years of your life; you will be missed. ♥

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ETA: posing with his jersey

John Arne Riise is expected to join Roma at the end of the week.

Liverpool are expected to agree a fee with Roma for Riise before the week is out. The Reds want £5m for the defender while Roma have bid £4m. A deal is expected to be thrashed out shortly.

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THE final nail in Chelsea's bid to prise Fernando Torres from Anfield has been hammered by co-owner Tom Hicks.

The American has declared that not even an offer in excess of £50m - the current world record - would see the club’s player of the year leave.

We'll never deal on Fernando Torres - Tom Hicks
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