Erling Haaland’s Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament after Romania’s Saturday victory

Erling Haaland's Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament after Romania's Saturday victory

Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland is set for disappointment as Norway’s hopes for Euro 2024 qualification were dashed on Saturday. Norway’s fate for a possible playoff was cut by Israel’s 2-1 defeat to Romania, even when they are yet to face Scotland on Sunday. Despite Norway having a chance to secure a playoff spot if Israel had won, Romania’s victory in Group I cemented their direct qualification for Euro 2024. The outcome means Israel will join Bosnia in the Path B playoffs, leaving Haaland’s Norway on the sidelines. Erling Haaland's Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament after Romania's Saturday victoryErling Haaland's Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament after Romania's Saturday victoryErling Haaland’s Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament – Getty image Meanwhile, the Manchester City striker, who had already announced his unavailability for the match against Scotland due to an ankle problem, faces another blow, still awaiting his first qualification for an international tournament. In an earlier interview, Haaland said, “Unfortunately, I am missing tomorrow’s (Sunday) game against Scotland. Wishing the boys all the best. Now treatment and trying to get back asap.” But Norway’s coach Stale Solbakken, has clarified that Haaland’s injury is not a severe one, but acknowledged it might take a while for him to return to the pitch.

Sweden set to hold first tournament as it declares ‘sex’ as sport

Sweden set to hold first tournament as it declares 'sex' as sport

Sweden has officially recognized sex as a sport and finalized preparations for the inaugural sex tournament, set to commence on Thursday, June 8. Participants in the sex tournament will engage in daily sexual encounters that can span up to six hours.

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Flag of Sweden. Credit: Eye on Europe According to Swedish local media, a panel of judges will determine the winners of the sex competition, while the audience will also contribute their opinions and analyses to the selection process. The European Sex Championship, scheduled for June 8, will extend over a period of six weeks, during which participants will partake in sexual activity on a daily basis for durations ranging from 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the length of their bouts. The report states that the competition consists of three levels, and contestants must achieve a specific minimum number of points at each level in order to advance. Contestants in the sex tournament have the opportunity to earn between 5 and 10 points in each discipline, with the scoring determined through a combination of public votes and evaluation by a panel of five judges. According to the report, the audience will observe the sex competitions and take note of various aspects of the sexual activity. Factors such as the chemistry between the couple, their understanding of sex, their endurance level, and other important sexual attributes will all be considered in determining the ultimate winner. Dragan Bratych, the head of the Swedish Federation of Sex, expressed his hope that sex would eventually be recognized as a sport worldwide. He highlighted the value of education and the potential benefits of engaging in sexual activity for one’s physical and mental well-being. “Just like any sport, achieving desired results in sex requires training,” he stated, suggesting that competition in this realm will inevitably develop. Bratych emphasized the unique aspects of this sport, where the objective is to bring extreme happiness to one’s partner. He added that the competitor’s ability to satisfy their partner is the key determinant of success in this game, in contrast to traditional sports where losing often leads to disappointment.

Qatar 2022: This is the greatest tournament Africa has had

This is the greatest tournament Africa has had - Sunday Oliseh

This is the greatest tournament Africa has had - Sunday Oliseh

This is the greatest tournament Africa has had - Sunday Oliseh

Nigerian football legend and former Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh has commented on the performance of some African teams at the 2022 World Cup.

Speaking at a FIFA Technical Study Group press conference ahead of Morocco’s World Cup semi-final match against France today, December 14, Sunday Oliseh said this is the greatest tournament Africa has had because every African team won at least one game.
He said;
“As far as Africa is concerned, this is the greatest tournament my (Africa) continent has ever had, not only because we have an African and an Arab nation in the semi-finals for the first time, but because every African team that has come here has won one game at least.
“Senegal got to the second round and played very well despite missing their best players.”

This is the greatest tournament Africa has had - Sunday Oliseh

Also praising Morocco over its performance at the World Cup, Oliseh said;
“Sofiane Amrabat has also done a fantastic job in plugging the gaps. And when they go into defensive mode, they have triangles everywhere. Playing with triangles makes it difficult for opposition players to play a pass and break the lines without being crowded out. And how has that worked out for Morocco? They have only conceded one goal, which wasn’t scored by the opposition but by themselves.
“Look, we’ve had great players play in the European League. In fact, we are the ones and the South Americans and Europeans; we are the ones that have made football in the Champions League what it is. The variety, the beauty that comes with it, you know and now the Arab world has joined in, which is also great.”