Solbakken touched by Ancelotti's gift after Brazil victory
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- Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken was touched by a gift from Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti after their team's victory.
- Solbakken expressed deep respect for Ancelotti, calling him one of European football's greatest coaches.
- The Norwegian coach stated the gifted Brazilian jersey was highly significant and he would not give it away.
Norway's national football coach, Ståle Solbakken, was visibly moved by a gesture from Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti following his team's victory over Brazil. Ancelotti sent Solbakken a Brazilian football jersey with his name on the back, a gift that Solbakken described as "strong stuff."
He showed enormous greatness after the match. He sent a representative in with a Brazilian jersey with my name on the back and a greeting. So that was strong stuff.
Solbakken, who had previously expressed his immense respect for Ancelotti, called the Italian a "legend" and "one of the greatest, if not the greatest coach in European football history." He noted Ancelotti's success with numerous major clubs, considering the gift a significant tribute.
He is one of the greatest, if not the greatest coach in European football history. He has had all the big clubs, so it was a tribute to him.
"It is the first jersey I will not give away," Solbakken stated, emphasizing the personal significance of the gift. He added that Ancelotti showed "enormous greatness" after the match.
It is the first jersey I will not give away.
Earlier, Solbakken had playfully remarked to his team after their win, "And wait, Carlo Ancelotti, we are coming for you," with a twinkle in his eye. The exchange highlights a moment of sportsmanship and mutual respect between two prominent figures in international football.
And wait, Carlo Ancelotti, we are coming for you.
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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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