Time and again he has had to withdraw from the national team due to injuries. When he finally got the chance, he went straight to the point... "It was not a dream debut by any means. We all know it wasn't good enough. I know it wasn't good enough," says Eric Smith.
SportsA packed Ullevål bids farewell to the Norwegian national team ahead of the World Cup trip. Above all, Sweden should go on a high note. It's very important to have a good feeling going into the World Cup. It would have been good to beat the little brother too, so we are aiming for that, said striker Jörgen Strand Larsen at today's press conference.
SportsNorway presented its squad for the World Cup with royal pomp. "We have waited a long time," King Harald said in a video.
SportsManchester City is experiencing its worst injury crisis under Pep Guardiola's time as manager. On the other side of Manchester, United is seeing a new dawn after Ruud van Nistelrooy's successful start as temporary manager. I am here to help the club build for the future, he says.
SportsAnti-Doping Norway showed up at the national team gathering in football and asked to test a number of players. Among them, the superstar Erling Braut Haaland – and two who had been dead for many years.
FootballHe was named the European Championship's best player, but was injured and substituted in the final when his Spain beat England 2–1. Now it appears that midfield star Rodri is not available for play when reigning champions Manchester City kick off the Premier League season on Sunday away against Chelsea.
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