Norway Will Not Profit from Match Against Israel. Proceeds to Be Donated to Charity
The Norwegian Football Federation has announced that all proceeds from ticket sales for the match against Israel, part of the World Cup qualifiers, will be donated to charity. This decision was made in response to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The match will take place on October 11 at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo.
The decision is motivated by the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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The president of the Norwegian federation, Lise Klaveness, emphasized that in the face of severe suffering experienced by many people, the football community cannot remain indifferent. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, which provides assistance in the Gaza Strip.
In her statement, Klaveness also referred to the "disproportionate attacks that have long targeted Gaza." The federation considers the decision to provide charitable support to be fully justified.
In her statement, Klaveness also referred to the "disproportionate attacks that have long targeted Gaza." The federation considers the decision to provide charitable support to be fully justified.
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Organizers expect Ullevaal Stadium, which can accommodate 27,000 spectators, to be completely filled. The match is part of the World Cup qualifying rounds. It is the second meeting between the two teams in this stage of the tournament. The first match, played on neutral ground in Debrecen, Hungary, ended with a 4-2 victory for Norway.
The Norwegian national team hopes that Erling Haaland will once again lead them to victory.Photo: Bildbyrån, via: Norges Fotballforbund
From a sporting perspective, the Norwegian national team is the leader in Group I. After five rounds, they have a perfect record of five wins, giving them an advantage over Italy and Israel. The upcoming match in Oslo is therefore significant not only for its humanitarian aspect but also for its sporting importance, as it could bring Norway closer to qualifying for the World Cup.
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