Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise retires


Fulham's John Arne Riise (R) is challenged by Liverpool's Steven Gerrard during their English Premier League soccer match at Craven Cottage in London February 12, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

(Reuters) - Former Liverpool and Norway left back John Arne Riise has decided to call time on his career, the player confirmed in a blog post on his official website on Monday.

The 35-year-old Riise spent seven years at Liverpool, making more than 250 appearances and winning the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup during his spell on Merseyside.

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