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One more post. After the war-like soccer match ended, the players returned to being friendly friends.They were the ones who pushed, grabbed, and knocked each other down until overtime. However, after the final whistle, it seemed more like teammates who had created a great game together than the winners and losers. England defeated Norway 2-1 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Jude Bellingham scored the equalizer in stoppage time of the first half and then scored the winning goal in the 3rd minute of extra time. Norway took the lead with a goal from Andreas Sjöderup, but ultimately failed to maintain the lead. On one side, heroes were born, while on the other, players remained unable to lift their heads. Norwegian goalkeeper Eryan Nuran failed to properly handle Morgan Rodgers' long-range shot. Bellingham made sure to push the ball forward without missing it. Nullan collapsed onto the field. Soccer is brutal. Just six days ago, in the match against Brazil, Nüllan was the hero who led Norway to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with several crucial saves. However, a single mistake against England led to elimination.A single mistake can be remembered longer than countless saves. Still, the Norwegian people probably remember the balls he saved before the last mistake. Rather than blaming the goalkeeper for conceding the winning goal, I believe he will wipe away his tears. After scoring the opening goal, Norway withstood England's attacks but responded with sharp counterattacks and set pieces. In the second half, they repeatedly shook England's defense, creating chances to regain the lead. They were so bold that it's hard to say they reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in history. There were also scenes that could have sparked controversy.Just before England's equalizer, there was a protest that Norway's goal kick had struck a camera cable on the pitch. FIFA explained that no contact signals were detected from the sensors inside the ball. Norway's goal was disallowed due to Haaland's foul call, and the penalty awarded to England was overturned after VAR.It was a game where calls, coincidences, and mistakes were intertwined. At the center of it all was Erling Haaland himself. A world-class striker who led Norway to the quarterfinals by scoring twice against Brazil. However, he struggled to seize opportunities against England. The English defenders did not give Haaland space, and Norway's passes did not flow smoothly to his feet. Haaland was substituted shortly after the start of extra time. Judging by the result, it was a match where we couldn't do anything. However, it seems there aren't many Norwegians who harshly criticize him. Because the player who defeated Brazil and led the country to the first-ever World Cup quarterfinals cannot be evaluated based on a single match. After the final whistle, Haaland approached Bellingham.The two were friends who played together at Borussia Dortmund. One player lost, and another scored two goals to advance to the semifinals. The two talked for a while, and Haaland whispered something into Bellingham's ear.What did he say? Could it have been that he had said, "Come and win?"The exact conversation is unknown. However, the moment of hugging and congratulating the winning friend immediately after the loss was enough. Norway captivated the world at this World Cup. They beat Brazil and pushed England into extra time. And after everything was over, he knew how to accept defeat. It's a shame that we won't be able to hear Norway's Viking cheers at the World Cup now. I'll probably miss the moment of Haaland in his red jersey, his run, and the moment he whispered his final words in a friend's ear for a while

I would like to share a good facebook post and a comment attached to it. "It is so easy to lead when everything is just joy. What is difficult is to do it with class and style when someone has made a mistake" Here is one of comments "  While the final score didn’t go their way, this World Cup revealed the true depth of Norway’s triumph. They might not have taken home the trophy, but they offered the globe a masterclass in what it means to win at life. From Erling and Martin leading with grit and humility on the pitch, to the Crown Prince sharing pure, unfiltered joy in the stands, this tournament became a beautiful mirror of Norwegian society. More than a sporting event, these games ignited a quiet, profound pride across the country. It reminded everyone that fulfillment does not come from capital goals or chasing gold, but from the simple, honest dignity of taking part together. This spirit captivated the world through the remarkable gatherings of Norwegians, not just at home, but in packed squares and beaches across the globe. Thousands stood shoulder-to-shoulder, moving as one to perform the legendary Viking Row. There is a beautiful, poetic irony in that word: Row. In English, it is the strenuous collective effort of pulling oars to move a boat forward. But in Norwegian,” Ro” means something entirely different—it means peace, stillness, and contentment. In the middle of the world’s loudest tournament, Norwegians found their “Ro” through unity. They showed a fractured world that a successful society can be built on compassion, truth, and mutual trust. They proved that a nation can be among the happiest on earth by choosing human kindness over raw ambition. The tournament is over, but Norway's path forward is illuminated with hope. What a true gift of life it is to witness a people who play, strive, and live with such beautiful harmony." Ro! Ro! Ro!

Psalm 147 Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp. He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call. His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, for he strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can withstand his icy blast? He sends his word and melts them; he stirs up his breezes, and the waters flow. He has revealed his word to Jacob, his laws and decrees to Israel. He has done this for no other nation; they do not know his laws. Praise the LORD. I believe that protecting the global environment and solving pollution through the Global Plastic Treaty is a true expression of gratitude to God, who covered the sky with clouds and prepared rain for the earth. Now is the time to conclude UNEA-7 and move on to INC-5.3 ​ Merry Christmas!