Fans vs. VAR: Norway's fight for football's future
Protests involving fishcakes and tennis balls turned Norway's anti-VAR movement into a global news story, and the attention has led to a vote. Could they vote VAR out of the league?
Protests involving fishcakes and tennis balls turned Norway's anti-VAR movement into a global news story, and the attention has led to a vote. Could they vote VAR out of the league?
Norwegian football will hold "open and democratic talks" over the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ahead of a vote on its future in March.
The match in the Norwegian top flight between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom was suspended on Sunday after fans showed their displeasure with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) by throwing fish cakes onto the field.
"In football, money isn't everything," says KFUM Oslo's coach. It might seem naïve to some or obvious to others, but his shocking success with a team of part-timers in Norway tells its own story.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Molde striker David Datro Fofana on a six-year deal, the club announced on Saturday.
Nagoya Grampus are looking to secure the services of Kasper Junker, last season's top scorer in Norway's Eliteserien.
Professional footballers in Norway have been temporarily laid off as clubs struggle to cope with the economic impact of the spread of coronavirus.
Juan Mata scored a stoppage time penalty to hand Manchester United a 1-0 win over Kristiansund to maintain their 100 percent preseason record.
The 17-year-old, who has also been watched by his father's former club Leeds United this season, scored four goals in 21 minutes on Sunday.
Manchester United face competition from Europe's biggest clubs for highly-rated midfielder Krepin Diatta, according to Sarpsborg 08.
Manchester United have stepped up their interest in teenager Krepin Diatta by scouting the midfielder during an outing for Sarpsborg 08.
Manchester United have added a sixth game to their preseason tour this summer.
Nicklas Bendtner has settled into life at new club Rosenborg by telling a reporter: "It's nice being Nicklas Bendtner anywhere."
Nicklas Bendtner has left Nottingham Forest for Norwegian champions Rosenborg, both clubs have announced.
Midfielder Mohammed Abu joined Columbus Crew SC on Tuesday as a special discovery player from Norwegian club Stromsgodset.
Molde have given the NFF permission to speak to their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the vacant Norway manager's job.
U.S. national team goalkeeper Ethan Horvath has signed with Belgian champion Club Brugge, the club announced on Tuesday.
Bob Bradley says he's ready to get back into management immediately, after the American lost his job as Swansea City boss this week.
Two unorthodox decisions changed everything for Kongsvinger, and now the second-tier Norwegian side face Rosenborg in their first ever cup final.
Goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey left the Portland Timbers on Monday for a move to Norwegian champions Rosenborg.
Nigerian striker Fred Friday has got tongues wagging in Norway and he tells Colin Udoh all about his goal scoring exploits.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bodo/Glimt | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | +35 | 55 |
SK Brann | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | +22 | 55 |
Viking FK | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | +17 | 50 |
Molde | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | +28 | 48 |
Rosenborg | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | +7 | 46 |
Fredrikstad | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | +2 | 44 |
KFUM Oslo | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | -1 | 34 |
Hamarkameratene | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Stromsgodset | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 32 |
Sarpsborg FK | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | -13 | 32 |
Kristiansund BK | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | -9 | 31 |
Tromso | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 30 |
Sandefjord | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | -8 | 28 |
Haugesund | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | -16 | 27 |
Lillestrom | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | -23 | 24 |
Odds BK | 27 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -24 | 23 |