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Scotland World Cup news: John McGinn defends Steve Clarke after "unprofessional" jibe from Norway boss Stale Solbakken
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Scotland World Cup news: Steve Clarke branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after friendly cancellation
Norway manager Stale Solbakken brands Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke "unprofessional" after a decision was made to cancel a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of the World Cup.16:45
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Sunday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Argentina vs Honduras, and Morocco vs Norway
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Argentina vs Honduras.Jun 6, 18:00
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World Cup 2026 Group I preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group I of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for France, Iraq, Norway and the Senegal.Jun 6, 16:30
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Preview:Morocco vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Morocco and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 14:17
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Preview:Norway vs Sweden - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and Sweden, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 30, 21:59
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Preview:Norway vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 20:13
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Preview:Netherlands vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendly between Netherlands and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 15:51
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Man City injury news: Why Erling Haaland is given “special treatment” by Norway during international break
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be given “special treatment” by Norway during this month’s international break.Mar 24, 08:40
Erling Haaland: Man City, Norway striker extends impressive record after winning prestigious award
Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland wins the 2025 Norwegian Men's Golden Ball award for a record-extending sixth year in a row.Jan 9, 17:35
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Preview:Norway vs New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 22:50
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Erling Haaland: Man City receive boost after milestone Norway goal as Sverre Nypan decision confirmed
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The fastest players to 50 international goals: Erling Haaland ranks higher than Pele on exclusive list
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the fastest players to score 50 international goals after Norway's Erling Haaland became the latest name to join an exclusive list.Oct 12, 16:25
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Preview:Norway vs Israel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Israel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 14:45
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Arsenal games Martin Odegaard might miss as Gunners release official injury statement
Arsenal release an official statement on Martin Odegaard's injury following the Norwegian's record-breaking early substitution against West Ham United.Oct 5, 16:51
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Man City vs. Napoli: Erling Haaland out to surpass Thierry Henry, break Ruud Van Nistelrooy Champions League scoring record
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Erling Haaland vs. Alexander Isak: Man City’s Pep Guardiola disagrees with Liverpool’s Arne Slot over 'best in the world' striker debate
Erling Haaland or Alexander Isak? Man City manager Pep Guardiola delivers his verdict on who he believes is the best striker in the world following a statement from Liverpool boss Arne Slot.Sep 12, 15:05
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Martin Odegaard produces Norway masterclass after "out of order" Tony Adams comments on Arsenal captaincy
Arsenal legend Tony Adams was "a bit out of order" in his recent criticism of Martin Odegaard, but the only way the Gunners skipper can respond perfectly is by demonstrating his class on the pitch, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Sep 10, 12:51
Preview:Norway vs Moldova - prediction, team news, lineups
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