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Magnus Vesterheim wins Kobberløpet race amid tifo theft dispute

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  • Magnus Vesterheim won the Kobberløpet race by five seconds over Thomas Ödegården
  • Lillestrøm supporters accuse Vålerenga supporters of stealing a tifo display
  • Vålerenga and Lillestrøm face off tomorrow in an Eliteserien match broadcast on NRK Sport radio

The Kobberløpet race was held today in Sulitjelma east of Bodø, according to race organizers. Magnus Vesterheim claimed victory in the 43-kilometer event, finishing five seconds ahead of Thomas Ödegården. Petter Northug placed fourth, beating Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Emil Iversen in a sprint for that position. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo finished sixth, according to major media reports. Johanna Hagström was the best Swedish skier, winning the women's class and finishing 15th overall, according to official sources.

Lillestrøm supporters blame Vålerenga supporters for stealing a large part of a tifo display left drying outdoors overnight, with a group of more than 20 people involved, according to Tony Johansen, spokesperson for Kanari-fansen. Tony Johansen said they have confirmed via others that Vålerenga supporters were behind the theft, and they will not retaliate or report it to the police. Sebastian Hytten, board member and spokesperson for Klanen, said he is unaware of the incident beyond a Facebook post and that this was not arranged by them, suggesting Kanari-fansen should have guarded their equipment and that it is natural for the 'little brother' to blame the 'big brother' when something is lost.

I am not aware of this other than what is in that Facebook post. But I have heard rumors that Kanari-fansen has been outdoors making the tifo, and that they have left it unguarded.

Sebastian Hytten, Board member and spokesperson for Klanen (Vålerenga supporters)

The Vålerenga vs. Lillestrøm match in the Eliteserien will be played tomorrow at 14:30 and broadcast in full on NRK Sport radio, according to major media reports.

This is not something we have arranged, but I think that one should take care of one's own equipment and that one should not end up in such a position.

Sebastian Hytten, Board member and spokesperson for Klanen (Vålerenga supporters)

One could say that, but one must always take care of one's equipment. There they have sinned.

Sebastian Hytten, Board member and spokesperson for Klanen (Vålerenga supporters)

It is natural that the little brother blames the big brother when one has lost something.

Sebastian Hytten, Board member and spokesperson for Klanen (Vålerenga supporters)
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