Norwegian side Bodø / Glimt dreaming ultimate glory after historic European run

FK Bodö/Glimt has written a piece of Norwegian football history with the entry into the semi-finals of the Europa League. "The absolute madness", enthused coach Kjetil Knutsen.

FK Bodö/Glimt, a club from a 50,000-inhabitant town in the far north, has written a piece of Norwegian football history. Now it's against the Frankfurt conqueror Tottenham.

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Norwegian side Bodø / Glimt dreaming ultimate glory after historic European run

New Delhi: Bodo/Glimt’s European run to the semi finals of the Europa League has to be studied as they become the first ever Norwegian club to reach the semis of men’s European competition. Manchester United did steal the headlight after their amazing comeback, but it was a historic night for the Norwegian club which went under the radar. Bodo/Glimt won a fierce match on penalties and advanced to the Europa League semi-finals after overcoming an…

Bodø/Glimt reached the semi-finals of the Europa League yesterday by knocking out Lazio on penalties. It's the first club ever from Norway to make it this far in Europe, and it's even more powerful when you know the club's story.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) is very pleased with Bodø/Glimt's advancement to the semi-finals of the Europa League.