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Norway's Leo Ostigard Becomes Father During World Cup Campaign, Witnesses Birth Via FaceTime
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Norway's Leo Ostigard Becomes Father During World Cup Campaign, Witnesses Birth Via FaceTime

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norway defender Leo Ostigard became a father while on World Cup duty, witnessing his son's birth via FaceTime.
  • Ostigard received parenting advice from teammate Erling Haaland during his partner's labor.
  • The defender expressed immense joy and pride, calling the experience the greatest he has ever had.

Norway defender Leo Ostigard experienced a unique blend of professional commitment and profound personal joy after his son's birth, which he witnessed remotely via FaceTime. Just days after scoring in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq, Ostigard provided long-distance support to his partner, Aurora Eidmann, as she gave birth to their first child on Friday.

I'm completely exhausted myself, it was absolutely amazing. She did so well, there wasn't much I could say, I just had to help her work and get him out. I'm proud, amazing.

— Leo OstigardThe defender described his experience witnessing the birth of his son via FaceTime.

"I'm completely exhausted myself, it was absolutely amazing. She did so well, there wasn't much I could say, I just had to help her work and get him out. I'm proud, amazing," Ostigard said in a video shared by the Norwegian FA. The 26-year-old defender described the moment he first saw his son as overwhelming. "When I saw him for the first time, I was blown away. It's absolutely insane. I'm so happy and proud. It's definitely the greatest thing I've ever experienced," he told reporters.

When I saw him for the first time, I was blown away. It's absolutely insane. I'm so happy and proud. It's definitely the greatest thing I've ever experienced.

— Leo OstigardOstigard shared his emotional reaction to becoming a father.

Teammate Erling Haaland reportedly offered parenting tips to Ostigard. Shortly after the birth, Ostigard's hotel room was visited by teammates Sander Berge, Erling Haaland, and Joergen Strand Larsen, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Norway is currently competing in the World Cup, with their next match against Senegal scheduled for Monday.

Four lads came jumping into the room. It was probably Sander (Berge), Erling (Haaland) and Joergen (Strand Larsen).

— Leo OstigardOstigard recounted the visit from his teammates shortly after his son's birth.

Ostigard believes the positive news will have a calming effect on his performance. "I think it makes me a little more relaxed, that everything has gone well, because you never know. Now it's just joy and I'm very happy that things are good, and that my boy is out," he stated.

I think it makes me a little more relaxed, that everything has gone well, because you never know. Now it's just joy and I'm very happy that things are good, and that my boy is out.

— Leo OstigardThe defender reflected on how the news of his son's healthy birth impacts him.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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