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Stale Solbakken
Born: February 27, 1968
Height: 6' 2.5" (190cm)
Hometown: Kongsvinger, Norway
Nationality: 
Norwegian
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NorwegianPosition: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2012-2013 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 2020- | Norway | |
Sports Mole has 308 articles about Stale Solbakken. Articles 1 to 40:
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Erling Haaland: 'I still think I'm not at my best'
At 25 years old, Manchester City's top scorer Erling Haaland projects evolution and indicates differential for the Norwegian national team's remarkable qualifying campaignNov 14, 10:33
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Preview:Italy vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 09:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Ferling-haaland.jpg "Norway's Erling Haaland reacts on October 10, 2024")
Preview:Norway vs Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 11, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fsander-berge.jpg "Burnley and Norway midfielder Sander Berge pictured on August 3, 2024")
Preview:Norway vs New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 22:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Ferling-68a89147c8894632644042.jpg "Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on August 16, 2025")
Erling Haaland: Man City receive boost after milestone Norway goal as Sverre Nypan decision confirmed
Manchester City will welcome back Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland from international duty sooner than expected ahead of their next Premier League game against Everton.Oct 12, 20:40
The fastest players to 50 international goals: Erling Haaland ranks higher than Pele on exclusive list
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the fastest players to score 50 international goals after Norway's Erling Haaland became the latest name to join an exclusive list.Oct 12, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Ferling-haaland-celebrates-scoring-for-norway-on-september-9-2025-68c0d434482c4874898954.jpg "Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Norway on September 9, 2025")
Preview:Norway vs Israel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Israel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 14:45
Manchester derby: Erling Haaland’s continental milestones set stage for drought-ending showdown
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland sends Manchester United a derby warning by setting a plethora of records for Norway in their historic victory over Moldova.Sep 9, 23:47
Preview:Norway vs Moldova - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Moldova, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 20:15
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Martin Odegaard: Arsenal receive injury boost before Liverpool clash as Norway squad is announced
Arsenal appear to have received a significant injury boost concerning their captain Martin Odegaard ahead of Sunday’s trip to Premier League champions Liverpool.Aug 26, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fjurgen-henn.jpg "Estonia coach Jurgen Henn, September 2024")
Preview:Estonia vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Estonia and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 7, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fsandro-tonali.jpg "Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Norway vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 14:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fsavinho-oscar-bobb.jpg "Manchester City's Savinho and Oscar Bobb on April 2, 2025")
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola's side suffer blow before Nottingham Forest FA Cup semi-final
Man City attacker Oscar Bobb suffers another injury setback in what has been a frustrating injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign and is set to miss Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.Apr 24, 16:09
Preview:Israel vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Israel and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 10:28
Preview:Moldova vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Moldova and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 20, 12:54
Preview:Norway vs. Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Norway and Kazakhstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmichael-gregoritsch.jpg "Austria's Michael Gregoritsch celebrates his goal with teammates on November 14, 2024")
Preview:Austria vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Austria and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 15:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fjan-oblak.jpg "Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak on July 1, 2024")
Preview:Slovenia vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Slovenia and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 11:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on November 6, 2024")
Martin Odegaard speaks out as Arsenal captain withdraws from Norway squad following injury
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard withdraws from the Norway national team in order to continue his rehabilitation from a serious ankle injury.Nov 12, 10:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Arsenal's Martin Odegaard in action on August 31, 2024")
Arsenal injury news: Martin Odegaard Norway decision confirmed after Gunners comeback
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is travelling to Oslo to be assessed ahead of potential action for Norway during the international break.Nov 11, 16:37
Mikel Arteta delivers Martin Odegaard injury update ahead of EFL Cup clash with Preston
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provides an update on Martin Odegaard's injury recovery ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup meeting with Preston North End at Deepdale.Oct 29, 20:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on August 31, 2024")
Martin Odegaard injury news: Arsenal handed boost as Norway manager reveals return plans
Norway boss Stale Solbakken provides a positive injury update on Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard, who has missed the Gunners' last nine matches with an ankle problem.Oct 24, 15:05
Preview:Austria vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Austria and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 11, 13:33
Martin Odegaard injury update: When could Arsenal captain return to action?
Arsenal supporters receive a positive update regarding the fitness of club captain Martin Odegaard, who has missed the last seven matches with a knee ligament injury.Oct 9, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Ferling-haaland_1.jpg "Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland pictured on September 9, 2024")
Preview:Norway vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Norway and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 23:14
Arsenal injury news: Norway manager provides Martin Odegaard update
Stale Solbakken reveals that Arsenal's Martin Odegaard is still some way away from making a return after leaving him out of the upcoming Norway squad.Oct 1, 16:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Ferik-ten-hag.jpg "Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on September 21, 2024")
Former Man United manager opens door to sensational return amid Ten Hag rumours
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that he would have no hesitation in returning to Manchester United as head coach.Sep 26, 16:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Norway's Martin Odegaard pictured on September 6, 2024")
How many matches could Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard miss with ankle injury?
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard allegedly faces a month on the sidelines with the ankle injury that he picked up while representing Norway.Sep 11, 08:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Arsenal and Norway's Martin Odegaard pictured on September 5, 2024")
Arsenal have three options to replace Martin Odegaard in North London derby
Sports Mole looks at three players who could replace the injured Martin Odegaard for Arsenal's North London derby with Tottenham Hotspur.Sep 10, 11:47
Martin Odegaard ankle injury: Norway doctor issues concerning Arsenal update
Norway boss Stale Solbakken and team doctor Ola Sand issue a concerning injury update on Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, who has emerged as a major doubt for Sunday's North London derby with Tottenham.Sep 10, 07:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Ferling-haaland-norway.jpg "Norway's Erling Haaland on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Norway vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Norway and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 13:40
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard provides injury update after worrying manager comments
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard plays down concerns over an apparent injury ahead of the Gunners' trip to North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur next weekend.Sep 6, 11:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Frodri.jpg "Manchester City's Rodri on May 25, 2024")
Manchester City handed positive injury update on Rodri and Oscar Bobb
Manchester City receive positive updates on the fitness of Spain midfielder Rodri and Norway international Oscar Bobb. Sep 5, 22:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fnorway.jpg "Mohamed Elyounoussi celebrates scoring for Norway in November 2023")
Preview:Kazakhstan vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Kazakhstan and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 06:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fdenmark.jpg "Denmark's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring their second goal on June 5, 2024")
Preview:Denmark vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Denmark and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 6, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F13%2Fnorway.jpg "Norway's Alexander Sorloth celebrates scoring their first goal with Erling Haaland on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Norway vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Norway and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 15:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Fslovakia.jpg "Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona reacts on September 11, 2023")
Preview:Norway vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Norway and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 24, 10:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F07%2Ferling-haaland_1.jpg "Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on February 17, 2024")
Norway team doctor provides injury update on Manchester City's Erling Haaland
Norway's team doctor delivers an update on the fitness of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who limped out of training on Tuesday.Mar 19, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F45%2Ferling-haaland.JPG "Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on November 7, 2023")
Erling Haaland 'will be fit to face Liverpool despite injury scare'
Erling Haaland will be fit for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, according to a report.Nov 19, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Fmartin-odegaard.jpg "Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard pictured in August 2023")
Arsenal 'handed Martin Odegaard injury boost'
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly set to return from injury in time for next Saturday's Premier League away meeting with Brentford.Nov 18, 23:59
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