Bjørn Mannsverk, a former Norwegian fighter pilot turned mental coach, has brought military psychological training techniques into football, helping players handle pressure and compete without fear.
In 2026, the Norwegian underdogs have beaten some of Europe’s biggest clubs:
Manchester City (3-1).
Atlético Madrid (2-1).
Inter Milan (3-1).
Inter Milan (2-1).
Borussia Dortmund (1-0).
Five victories over European giants for a club from a small town inside the Arctic Circle that was playing in Norway’s second division less than a decade ago.
Proof that money and big names aren’t everything in football. 
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