Rosenborg fan groups announce silent protest over Manchester United friendly

Rosenborg's upcoming match against Fredrikstad at Lerkendal stadium will be preceded by a silent protest from two major supporter groups. Ultras Nidaros and FN-13 announced they will remain silent for the first 15 minutes of the game, a move intended to express strong disapproval of the club's decision to host a friendly match between Manchester United and Rosenborg last Friday.

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This weekend, a top-tier league match between Rosenborg and Fredrikstad should have been played at Lerkendal. Some employees in our club chose against it.

In a joint statement published on Instagram, the supporter groups sharply criticized the club's leadership. They highlighted that the scheduled league match between Rosenborg and Fredrikstad was bypassed by club employees in favor of the commercial friendly. "This weekend, a top-tier league match between Rosenborg and Fredrikstad should have been played at Lerkendal. Some employees in our club chose against it," the statement read.

The groups accused the club of chasing profit and commercialization at the expense of its core values. "They chose instead to chase profit and commercialization," they continued. The supporters expressed concern that this approach is eroding the club's identity, warning of the long-term consequences. "By undermining the club's identity, this will eventually be the sound of Lerkendal," the statement concluded.

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They chose instead to chase profit and commercialization.

While VG has attempted to reach RBK's general manager Tore Berdal for comment, he has not yet responded. Following the 15-minute silent protest, the supporter groups have pledged to bring their full energy and engagement to the remainder of the match. VG will provide further updates on the situation.

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By undermining the club's identity, this will eventually be the sound of Lerkendal.