Norwegian leader on the WC success: "Sexual frustration can be excellent"

The first world championship in 28 years was a success for Norway. In a group with France, Iraq and Senegal, they took six points and finished second. Then the success story continued.

In the round of 16, the Norwegians defeated Ivory Coast 2–1 and in the round of 16 the result was the same, this time against Brazil.

Before the Norwegians finally fell against England in the quarter-finals, their journey had been noticed all over the football world, not least in Sweden. Either reluctantly or as a new supporter, it was hard to miss the neighbors' hype in the media.

Brede Hangeland, player manager in the Norwegian national team, has now released his memories from the World Cup bubble in the book "Field notes from the World Cup".

- I was so incredibly proud of what the players delivered. I think that story was so good that it deserved to be read by more people, he says to Norwegian TV2.

In the book, Hangeland writes about ups and downs. For example, when Scotland canceled a repechage match, or when it was time to celebrate the victory against Senegal by rowing:

"I can't stand there like a tired idiot and refuse, right? It doesn't work. We row, all of us. I watch the clips later and congratulate myself for taking part," says Hangeland according to TV2.

The diary also includes reflections on what contributed to the success of the national team. Sex addiction may be part of the answer, according to Hangeland.

"Sexual frustration can be great for team building."