Norway Blasts FIFA Over Hotel Woes Ahead of England Quarter-Final
Norway’s squad was forced to switch hotels just days before their World Cup quarter-final against England. They spent one night at the Dalmar in Fort Lauderdale but reported problems with cigarette smoke, mould and poor cleanliness in their rooms. Head coach Ståle Solbakken said the issues were fixed quickly but warned the initial hotel’s location was far from ideal. It sits beside a six-lane highway and a major construction site, with the nearest beach an hour’s walk away. Football analyst Jesper Mathisen criticised FIFA’s choice, arguing that noise and hygiene concerns could affect players’ rest before such a historic match. He welcomed the fact that an alternative was found in time. Norway’s delegation head praised FIFA for responding fast. The team covered the extra cost to move to the more expensive Four Seasons, and captain Martin Ødegaard said the change was made to ensure top conditions for the big game.
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