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Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'
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Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'

BBC Sport · Jun 8, 2026, 2:23 PM

Key takeaways

  • PA/Reuters Image caption, Steve Clarke's decision surprised Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken
  • Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after the Scotland head coach cancelled a training-ground friendly as both sides prepare for the start of the World Cup.
  • With both squads based in North Carolina, the game was planned for Monday, but the Norwegian Football Federation announced on Sunday it had been called off because of injuries in the Scotland camp.

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PA/Reuters Image caption, Steve Clarke's decision surprised Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken

Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after the Scotland head coach cancelled a training-ground friendly as both sides prepare for the start of the World Cup.

With both squads based in North Carolina, the game was planned for Monday, but the Norwegian Football Federation announced on Sunday it had been called off because of injuries in the Scotland camp.

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