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Norway striker apologizes for penalty miss in Euro 2024 debut
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Norway striker apologizes for penalty miss in Euro 2024 debut

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jørgen Strand Larsen apologized to Norway after missing a crucial penalty kick during his team's Euro 2024 debut against France.
  • Despite the miss, teammates like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard offered support, and Crystal Palace teammate Maxence Lacroix expressed confidence in his mental strength.
  • Larsen stated he is ready to take penalties again if called upon, despite the disappointment of his

Jørgen Strand Larsen has publicly apologized to Norway after a missed penalty kick in his team's Euro 2024 debut against France. The Crystal Palace striker took responsibility for the crucial spot-kick, which was saved by French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, describing his effort as a " 1" and expressing deep disappointment.

They wanted to check that I am okay.

— Jørgen Strand LarsenResponding to teammates checking on him after the penalty miss.

"I am disappointed and apologize to all of Norway," Larsen told NRK. He regretted his approach to the penalty, wishing he had shown more conviction. Despite the setback, Larsen indicated his willingness to step up for penalty duties again in future matches, stating, "Hopefully, I will dare to step forward if there is a new penalty in the Euros. I will not be afraid of that."

The penalty kick was a dice roll of 1.

— Joacim JonssonDescribing the missed penalty in VG's studio.

Larsen received support from teammates, including Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Antonio Nusa, after the match. Even his Crystal Palace clubmate, Maxence Lacroix, who played for France, offered words of encouragement. "He is my friend and brother. It is a shame for him. But he is mentally strong. This will help him become better," Lacroix said, acknowledging the difficult moment for Larsen while emphasizing his resilience.

It is disappointing. I just have to lie flat and apologize to everyone watching. I am disappointed and apologize to all of Norway.

— Jørgen Strand LarsenSpeaking to NRK after the match.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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