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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jari_LitmanenJari Litmanen - Wikipedia

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   Jari Olavi Litmanen (pronounced [ˈjɑri ˈlitmɑnen] ⓘ; born 20 February 1971) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a second striker. He was the first-choice captain of the Finland national team between 1996 and 2008 in an international career that ran from 1989 to 2010.

2. www.nytimes.com › 21 › jari-litmanen-ajax-liverpoolUnderstanding Jari Litmanen, football’s fragile king - The ...

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   Oct 21, 2020 · Koskinen discovered that nearly 1,600 Dutch boys had been called Jari since he arrived in Amsterdam. Van der Sar’s sister even named her cat after him. When Van Gaal told Litmanen that his team ...

3. www.fourfourtwo.com › features › jaris-game-how-didJari's game: How did Litmanen fade away? | FourFourTwo

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   Mar 31, 2009 · But in the last 10 years, since Litmanen left Ajax, a horrendous run of injuries and a lack of faith from coaches like Houllier have condemned him to a nomadic career on the fringes of the ...

4. www.uefa.com › news-media › newsLitmanen belongs in the loftiest company - UEFA.com

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   Jan 24, 2011 · Litmanen's football story began with FC Reipas in his home town of Lahti, where he was born on 20 February 1971. His father Olavi had spent his whole career with the club as well as representing ...

5. www.where-are-they-now.co.uk › footballer › LitmanenWhere Are They Now? | Footballers | Jari Litmanen

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   Jari Litmanen. Clubs played for: Reipas, HJK, MyPa, Ajax, Barcelona, Liverpool, Ajax, Lahti, Hansa Rostock, Malmo FF, Fulham, Lahti, HJK (1977-2011) Born: 1971 Birthplace: Lahti, Finland Position: Attacking midfielder /Second Striker Biography: Can you add any information here? We are keen to make the site as comprehensive and would be really ...

6. soccerschools.liverpoolfc.com › jari-litmanenJari Litmanen - Liverpool FC

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   After leading Ajax to the semi-finals of the Champions League in the 2002-03 season Litmanen then returned to his native Finland and joined FC Lahti on a free transfer in August 2004. Brief spells with Hansa Rostock in Germany and Malmö in Sweden followed, before, on the last day of the January 2008 transfer-window, Litmanen was unveiled as a Fulham player.

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   What happened Litmanen after he left Lahti?

   • After that Litmanen led a nomadic existence. He signed for Lahti back in Finland, then Hansa Rostock, Malmo, Fulham, Lahti again and HJK Helsinki, where he finished at the age of 40. He kept on going for the love of the game rather than financial reward.

   Understanding Jari Litmanen, football’s fragile king - The Athletic

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   What happened to Jari Litmanen?

   • Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful. Be the first to post your thoughts. Jari Litmanen was forced into the military at 19 but five years later he won the Champions League with Ajax.

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   Who is Jari Litmanen?

   • “Jari will always be an icon for Ajax football,” declared Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman signed him from Finnish club MyPa at the age of 21 in 1992. It was Litmanen’s performance in the Finnish Cup final that convinced Ajax chief scout Ton Pronk that they should invite him to a training camp. Van Gaal wasn’t immediately won over.

   Understanding Jari Litmanen, football’s fragile king - The Athletic

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   Who is Lahti & why is he a national icon?

   • That’s his nickname in a country where he’s royalty and a national icon. He was the boy from the working class city of Lahti who lived the dream when he won the Champions League with Ajax. This season’s competition pits two of his former clubs against each other.

   Understanding Jari Litmanen, football’s fragile king - The Athletic

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   Did Houllier cast 'Litmanen' aside?

   • Litmanen is adored in Amsterdam and revered on Merseyside, where many supporters feel that he was cast aside by Houllier far too soon. One of the most gifted players of his generation has been in demand since the group stage draw was made but The Athletic ’s interview request, like plenty of others from across Europe, was politely turned down.

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   Why did Litmanen miss the FA Cup & UEFA Cup finals?

   • It was broken in several places,” recalls Hyypia, a team-mate for club and country. It meant Litmanen missed the FA Cup and UEFA Cup finals as Houllier’s side completed an unprecedented treble. He had also been absent for the League Cup final.

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8. www.givemesport.com › jari-litmanen-miltary-at-19Jari Litmanen Joined Army Before Winning Champions League ...

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   Jun 22, 2024 · Jari Litmanen was forced into the military at 19 but five years later he won the Champions League with Ajax. Imagine being wanted by Barcelona but you have to join the army 😳 GiveMeSport