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01/20 14:48 CST What to know about Bodo/Glimt, the tiny Norwegian club from the
Arctic that upset Man City
What to know about Bodo/Glimt, the tiny Norwegian club from the Arctic that
upset Man City
By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
Some things to know about Bodo/Glimt, the tiny Norwegian club that beat
Manchester City on Tuesday in one of the most surprising results in Champions
League history:
Long way north Bodo/Glimt's 8,000-capacity Aspmyra stadium is located north of the Arctic Circle and farther north than soccer's top club competition has ever been. It is close to the city center, which is a short walk from Bodo's airport. Plast ic pitch Bodo/Glimt plays on an artificial field, which is criticized by some for the way the ball rolls and bounces in comparison to grass. UEFA allows approved artificial pitches to be used up to and including the semifinals of its competitions. Capital of Culture In 2024, Bodo was named the northernmost European Capital of Culture in the award's history. Weather watch Bodo has less than an hour of sunlight during its shortest days, meaning players take supplements to combat a lack of sunlight. It can be bitterly cold and windy in the long winters. Secret weapon Bodo/Glimt's improvement in recent years has been in part put down to hiring Bjorn Mannsverk as the team's mental coach. He is a former fighter pilot who developed mental techniques for his squadron before bombing missions in Libya. Team success Bodo/Glimt has captured four of the country's last six league titles. The run started in 2020 with a first championship in the history of a club founded in 1916. The team reached the Europa League semifinals last season. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer |
