US EditionEuro 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.
- Ada Hegerberg secured nine points from the group stage, setting up a quarter-final against Italy in Geneva on Wednesday.
- In protest at unequal treatment by the Norwegian Football Federation, 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 delivered key goals and contributions, underpinning victories over Switzerland and Spain during the group stage.
- Speaking at a training session, 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 either Sweden or England next Tuesday 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.
With outspoken captain Ada Hegerberg, Norway could reach the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time in years on Wednesday. "Ada already realizes she's part of something bigger."
Soccer-Norway's Hegerberg seeks to inspire as Euros enter knockout phase
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland (Reuters) -The women's game has come a long way since the last time Norway played a knockout game at the Euros, agonisingly losing the 2013 final 1-0 to Germany with a callow, 18-year-old Ada Hegerberg, now team captain, starting up front. Read full story
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