‘Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me?’ The story behind the iconic Norway v England commentary

At least that is according to the iconic Norwegian radio commentator Bjørge Lillelien. His triumphant, giddy and slightly unhinged rant after Norway beat England 2-1 in a qualifier for Euro 82 has gone down in Norwegian folklore. It has also attained something of a cult status abroad, with the Obser...

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