Euro 2025: Norway Stars Hegerberg and Graham Hansen Return for First Quarterfinal in 12 Years
NORWAY, JUL 15 – After a five-year protest exile, Hegerberg leads Norway as captain, inspiring record crowds with her experience and role in advancing women's football, officials said.
- By topping Group A with nine points, Norway earned a quarter-final against Italy in Geneva on Wednesday.
- Having earned 10 French league and six Champions League titles with Olympique Lyonnais, Ada Hegerberg achieved multiple club honours and a historic Ballon d'Or before spending five years away from the national team in protest at unequal treatment.
- In Norway's opener against Switzerland, Hegerberg scored Norway's third in a 3-1 win over Spain with a curling shot off the post, delivering key goals and contributions, underpinning victories during the group stage.
- Hegerberg said 'It's a huge responsibility, something that I take very seriously... authenticity is the only way', as young admirers mimic her signature power braid around the training pitch.
- Looking ahead, Hegerberg's team faces a semifinal next Tuesday against Sweden or England, aiming for Norway's first major honour since Olympic gold in 2000.
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Euro 2025: Norway stars Hegerberg and Graham Hansen return for first ...
Five years away from her selection, the former Balloon Gold shines in Switzerland and she wants to help Norway rule Italy out in quarters this Wednesday (21h).
In Norway, it is discussed whether football icon Ada Hegerberg should continue to be in the team in Switzerland during the knockout phase of the European Championship. The once best footballer in the world takes the criticism of her calmly.
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