Aursnes praised! Benfica midfielder honoured in moving tribute | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes continues to earn recognition on and off the pitch. As he prepares for the clash between Norway and Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, the Benfica midfielder was the subject of a heartfelt tribute in his hometown of Hareid, where the pride in the Norwegian international’s career is plain to see.

Just days before the match against the Brazilian national team, the official website of the Municipality of Hareid highlighted Aursnes’s role in Norway’s journey to the round of 16. In the publication, the Benfica midfielder was widely praised, being described as "a key player in the national team, thanks to his dedication, calmness on the ball and international experience", words that reflect the importance the player has gained while serving the national side.

The pride of the local population goes far beyond his performances on the pitch. The local authority made a point of stressing that "for us, it is even more special to see a player from our town compete against the best in the world on football’s biggest stage. They show that they are not there just to take part, they are there to win", it can be read.

To mark this historic moment, the people of Hareid will have the chance to follow the match between Norway and Brazil on a giant screen set up at a school in the area. Expectations are huge around one of the town’s greatest sporting symbols, a role model for younger generations who has already been called the most underrated player on the planet.

At 30 years old, Fredrik Aursnes continues to establish himself as one of the most important players for the Norwegian national team and also for Benfica. After starting all three matches in the World Cup group stage, the midfielder once again made his contribution against Ivory Coast and is now preparing to face Brazil, looking to help Norway keep the dream alive in the world’s biggest international tournament.

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