20LEGEND!!!
Sir Matt Busby, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Alex Ferguson and now Sir
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer has been named a 1st class Knight
of the St. Olav's order, the Norwegian equivalent of being
'Knighted' . The 34 year-old is among the youngest who have ever
received the royal title, which is usually given to significantly
older contributors to society.
The reception was carried out in secrecy and hasn't been officially
confirmed by the Castle, but Dagladet has had the title confirmed
from several independent sources. Even though it's only weeks since
the 34 year-old from Kristiansund hung his boots up as a player, it
is not for his efforts for Manchester United and the national side
that's behind the title.
It's his exertions for the community and his status as a role
model, among other things his endeavours as a UNICEF-ambassador,
which have impressed King Harald. Allegedly there's a bigger
ceremony planned in his hometown, Kristiansund, in conjunction with
the title, before he's headed towards the Castle for an audience
with the king. .
Solskjær is the oldest non-regal recipient of the ordercross, which
has been given earlier this year to people like the writer Herbjørg
Wassmo (64), Dagblad-drawer Finn Graff (68 ), and supreme court
barrister Jan Einar Greve (74).
