Tommy Skjerven
Footballer and referee in Norway
Born
July 25th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Born in Norway in 1967, played as a footballer and later transitioned to officiating matches as a referee. Competed at various levels within Norwegian football before moving on to a refereeing career, taking charge of both domestic league matches and international fixtures. Involved in the development of football in Norway through officiating, contributing to the integrity of the sport.
Played for various clubs in Norway
Served as a referee in Norwegian football
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