Solbakken defends Haaland rest in World Cup group finale against France
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Norway coach Stale Solbakken said he rested star Erling Haaland (and others) for the World Cup group-stage finale vs. France to protect tired players after long minutes, a move he defended despite fans’ calls to play him; Norway lost 4-1, Haaland remains a Golden Boot contender, and he’s set to return for the knockout round against Ivory Coast in Dallas.
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