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Norway manager: 'No-brainer' to sit Haaland Fri.
Key takeaways
- After making wholesale changes in Boston, Norway lost 4-1 against the World Cup favorites to finish as runners-up in Group I and head for a round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
- Solbakken's decision prompted frustrated fans inside the stadium to chant, "We want Haaland" after missing the chance to see the Manchester City forward go head-to-head with Kylian Mbappé.
- But Solbakken didn't apologize for his decision, insisting that it was based on protecting his players and ensuring Norway progress beyond the round of 32.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
After making wholesale changes in Boston, Norway lost 4-1 against the World Cup favorites to finish as runners-up in Group I and head for a round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
Solbakken's decision prompted frustrated fans inside the stadium to chant, "We want Haaland" after missing the chance to see the Manchester City forward go head-to-head with Kylian Mbappé.
But Solbakken didn't apologize for his decision, insisting that it was based on protecting his players and ensuring Norway progress beyond the round of 32.
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