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Erling Haaland and his Norway team-mates were received back home as heroes following their World Cup exit, with thousands supporters gathering in Oslo on Monday.
Norway were competing at a World Cup for the first time since 1998 and by reaching the quarter-finals they achieved the national team's best-ever result. They failed to reach the semi-finals after a 2-1 defeat to England after extra-time.
Their journey in North America included an epic victory against record winners Brazil in the last 16.
The massive crowd of fans flooded the streets of Oslo, filling Royal Palace grounds and stretching down the main street.
During the festivities, Crown Prince Haakon was banging on a drum to lead the "Viking Row," which became a popular way for the fans to show their support during the World Cup.
The players paraded through the streets of Oslo in an open-top bus while thanking the fans.
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Norway were competing at a World Cup for the first time since 1998 and by reaching the quarter-finals they achieved the national team's best-ever result. They failed to reach the semi-finals after a 2-1 defeat to England after extra-time.
Their journey in North America included an epic victory against record winners Brazil in the last 16.
The massive crowd of fans flooded the streets of Oslo, filling Royal Palace grounds and stretching down the main street.
During the festivities, Crown Prince Haakon was banging on a drum to lead the "Viking Row," which became a popular way for the fans to show their support during the World Cup.
The players paraded through the streets of Oslo in an open-top bus while thanking the fans.
Continue reading...
