After 18 years and 183 matches, Norwegian footballer Maren Mjelde has ended her national team career. She announced the news to fans on Instagram. She captained the team for almost a decade, describing it as “the greatest privilege” of her career.
- Mjelde played 183 international matches, making her joint second on Norway’s all-time appearances list, behind only Hege Riise (188), and tied with Solveig Gulbrandsen.
- She played her last match in Norway's jersey on Euros quartelfinal, where Norway lost to Italy 1:2. Mjelde described the decision as “bittersweet and sad,” but above all felt “proud, happy, and grateful” for the experiences, memories, and people she met throughout her career.
- "A little girl had a big dream: to represent Norway, play in championships, and win medals. That dream came true, and I can, hand on heart, say that playing for the national team has been the greatest thing I have done in my career." - wrote norwergian legend on her Instagram post.
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