Norwegian coach Hareide dies at 72

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Dec 18 - Former Norwegian coach and defender Age Hareide has died at ‍the ​age of 72, his ‍family told Norwegian media on Thursday.

It was ​announced ​in November that the ex-Norway and Denmark manager had been diagnosed with ‍brain cancer.

Hareide was in charge of Denmark ​from 2016 ⁠to 2020, guiding them to the last 16 at the 2018 World Cup.

He coached Norway ​from 2003 to 2008 and enjoyed club success ‌with Denmark’s Brondby, ​Sweden’s Malmo and Helsingborgs plus Norway’s Rosenborg, winning trophies in all three countries.

His last job was coaching Iceland before retiring in November last year.

As ‍a player he had spells with ​Molde, Manchester City and Norwich City ​and won 50 caps from ‌1976 to 1986. REUTERS