John Arne Riise: Powerhouse Left Foot and Unforgettable Goal vs. Juventus
John Arne Riise, the Norwegian left-back who joined Roma in the summer of 2008, is remembered in the capital for his potent left foot, which brought moments of joy to the club's fans. He arrived with a strong reputation, having previously won the Champions League with Liverpool in the dramatic final against AC Milan in Istanbul.
Roma supporters recall the Norwegian for his powerful left-footed shot—earning him the nickname Thunderbolt—and his remarkable resilience to cold weather. True to his Nordic roots, Riise was known to play in short sleeves on even the coldest pitches across Italy and Europe, showing no signs of discomfort.
Over his three years with the club, Riise made 136 appearances and scored 11 goals in all competitions. Among his memorable matches is the victory in Turin against Juventus on January 23, 2010, secured by his late header. This win was Roma's first in Turin against Juventus in nine seasons and fueled their pursuit of league leaders Inter Milan under Mourinho. That chase ultimately fell short after a home defeat to Sampdoria on April 25.
To this day, Riise holds the record for appearances for Norway, with 110 caps and 16 goals.
John Arne Riise celebrates his 46th birthday today. We join in wishing him a happy birthday!
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