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The Scandinavian team was blocked at the airport at the time of takeoff to Bucharest due to a ban by the Ministry of Health in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Norway had already canceled the friendly with Israel this week, but the current decision has outraged Nordic players.
The three captains Stefan Johansen, Joshua King and Martin Ødegaard signed a letter of protest.
“All the players are desperate after the authorities refused to allow us to travel to the two decisive Nations League matches with Romania and Austria.
I was at the airport, the plane was ready and in an hour we had to take off when the message arrived.
We strictly follow UEFA protocol; We also carry out tests on arrival in Norway and another 5 tests in the field. “ shown in the statement.
The Norwegians explain what is at stake in the matches with Romania and Austria
The players assured that they were isolated in the hotel and that they respect social distance, and the flight is carried out with a charter in which 39 people board a 139-seat plane.
And the captains emphasized what’s at stake in these matches: Qualifying first would favor a draw with accessible opponents in the World Championship preliminaries.
“The Norwegian authorities allow air travel when there is a risk of infection, but they prohibit chartering! The referees have accepted UEFA protocol, but apply the law differently. 43 official matches have been played lately, none of which It has been canceled.
If we don’t play Romania and Austria, our ambitions will suffer. But we see that there is very little understanding of our situation. However, we hope to receive the green light because we are proud to represent our country.“Was the message of the leaders of the Norwegian team.
