The life and crimes of Pål Enger: from soccer player to art thief.

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Pål Enger was a famous art thief from Norway. He was known for stealing Edvard Munch's painting 'The Scream' in 1994.

Enger was also a good soccer player when he was young. He played for a famous team in Oslo called Vålerenga Fotball.

Enger started stealing art when he was young. He stole a painting called 'Love and Pain' from the Munch Museum in 1988.

He became famous after stealing 'The Scream' during the Winter Olympics. The painting was found safe at his family's house.

Enger went to prison many times for stealing art and other crimes. He died at the age of 57, and some people in Norway will miss him.

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Who was Pål Enger and what was he known for?

Pål Enger was a famous art thief from Norway. He was known for stealing Edvard Munch's painting 'The Scream' in 1994.

What team did Enger play for when he was a good soccer player?

He played for a famous team in Oslo called Vålerenga Fotball.

When did Enger start stealing art and what was one of the paintings he stole?

Enger started stealing art when he was young. He stole a painting called 'Love and Pain' from the Munch Museum in 1988.

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