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The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Luton boss on 'bittersweet' Thelo Aasgaard Rangers move
The relegation from the Championship was one factor in making it very difficult to keep hold of the Norway international, reckons Bloomfield. Another was international boss Stale Solbakken's stated desired for him to be playing at a higher level than England's League One. The Hatters boss admits it's tough to be losing a top talent so soon after bringing him to the club. However, it is also a proud moment to have helped him along the way to such a big move. Read more: Speaking after their friendly victory against Boreham Wood today, he said: "I think it's a bit bittersweet for us. We are obviously disappointed to see Thelo go, of course we are. "But it's also a proud moment as a football club to take a boy from League One in January and within six months he has made his international debut where he scored and he has now got a transfer to an incredible football club who will be playing in the Champions League qualifiers. "We are obviously proud of what he has gone onto achieve in the short time he was with us but we are disappointed he has left. "I think ultimately it was inevitable it was going to happen with the amount of interest in him and his international manager's desire for him to move on as well. "It certainly didn't help but we understand the situation and have to focus on our future now."
The National
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Luton boss on 'bittersweet' Thelo Aasgaard Rangers move
Gers today confirmed the signing of the attacking midfielder, 23, from the English side, who have been relegated to League One. It is believed the fee is around £3.5million. The relegation from the Championship was one factor in making it very difficult to keep hold of the Norway international, reckons Bloomfield. Another was international boss Stale Solbakken's stated desired for him to be playing at a higher level than England's League One. The Hatters boss admits it's tough to be losing a top talent so soon after bringing him to the club. However, it is also a proud moment to have helped him along the way to such a big move. Read more: Speaking after their friendly victory against Boreham Wood today, he said: "I think it's a bit bittersweet for us. We are obviously disappointed to see Thelo go, of course we are. "But it's also a proud moment as a football club to take a boy from League One in January and within six months he has made his international debut where he scored and he has now got a transfer to an incredible football club who will be playing in the Champions League qualifiers. "We are obviously proud of what he has gone onto achieve in the short time he was with us but we are disappointed he has left. "I think ultimately it was inevitable it was going to happen with the amount of interest in him and his international manager's desire for him to move on as well. "It certainly didn't help but we understand the situation and have to focus on our future now."
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Inside Tottenham's Danish takeover: Thomas Frank, 'the Brain', the evil genius and how they became the best at spotting future stars
Johan Lange was head coach of Lyngby in the Danish second tier when his old friend Stale Solbakken called to tell him he was in the wrong job. They had worked closely before. At FC Copenhagen during Solbakken's first spell in charge, Lange coached the young professionals in transition from the academy to the first team.
CNA
01-06-2025
- General
- CNA
Spalletti confident in Italy's quest for World Cup return
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti is framing Friday's clash at Norway as a decisive moment in their 2026 World Cup qualification and says his side are fully equipped to deliver. Spalletti's side begin their qualifying campaign in Group I in Oslo against hosts off to a flying start with six points from two matches and nine goals scored. Four-time World Cup champions Italy have failed to reach the World Cup finals since 2014, and are only now beginning their qualifiers after competing in the Nations League quarter-finals in March, where they lost to Germany. "Let's be clear: in Norway, everything is on the line when it comes to whether or not we'll qualify for the World Cup," Spalletti told reporters. "We have a duty to fulfil this task that's been entrusted to us. We need to qualify because it's absolutely crucial for us. "As for us, we have everything we need to play our game. We have all the potential for a great match, and that's exactly what we intend to put into practice." Norway coach Stale Solbakken was also optimistic. "I'm not sure they're the favourites. For me, it's more of a 50–50 match on our home ground," he told reporters. "The most important thing for us is that we are ourselves." The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States from 11 June to 19 July next year.
Reuters
01-06-2025
- General
- Reuters
Spalletti confident in Italy's quest for World Cup return
June 1 (Reuters) - Italy manager Luciano Spalletti is framing Friday's clash at Norway as a decisive moment in their 2026 World Cup qualification and says his side are fully equipped to deliver. Spalletti's side begin their qualifying campaign in Group I in Oslo against hosts off to a flying start with six points from two matches and nine goals scored. Four-time World Cup champions Italy have failed to reach the World Cup finals since 2014, and are only now beginning their qualifiers after competing in the Nations League quarter-finals in March, where they lost to Germany. "Let's be clear: in Norway, everything is on the line when it comes to whether or not we'll qualify for the World Cup," Spalletti told reporters. "We have a duty to fulfil this task that's been entrusted to us. We need to qualify because it's absolutely crucial for us. "As for us, we have everything we need to play our game. We have all the potential for a great match, and that's exactly what we intend to put into practice." Norway coach Stale Solbakken was also optimistic. "I'm not sure they're the favourites. For me, it's more of a 50–50 match on our home ground," he told reporters. "The most important thing for us is that we are ourselves." The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States from 11 June to 19 July next year.
