Two Months After Getting Sacked, Ole Gunner Solksjaer Makes History With Manchester United

Two Months After Getting Sacked, Ole Gunner Solksjaer Makes History With Manchester United

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and daughter Karna became the first father and daughter duo to play for Manchester United.
  • Solksjear who won the UEFA Champions League with Manchester United was present to watch his daughter Karna make her first appearance
  • Karna was substituted in the 87th minute for Manchester United’s ladies in their 2-0 FA Cup fourth round win over Bridgwater United.

Ole Gunner Solksjaer have made history with Manchester United as the former Red Devils manager became the first man to represent the Old Trafford club alongside his daughter reports Manchester Evening News.

Karna Solksjear made her first appearance for Manchester United women’s team in their 2-0 FA Cup fourth round win against Bridgewater United.

According to a report via Sports Bible, Solksjaer was present at the stadium to witness daughter make her debut for United as she was substituted in in the 87th of the encounter.

Two Months After Getting Sacked, Ole Gunner Solksjaer Makes History With Manchester United
Ole Gunner Solksjaer was present at the stadium as his daughter Karna made her debut for Manchester United. Photo by Manchester Evening News
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The duo has now made history as they have become the first father and daughter to ever play Manchester United in a competitive game.

Karna has established herself in United's development sides over the past few months, earning a call up to Marc Skinner's first-team squad.

Soklsjear yet to jump into management

Meanwhile Ole Gunner Solksjear is in no hurry to jump back into management after getting sacked by Manchester United in November last year.

The Norwegian manager was shown the exit door after the Red Devils struggled for consistency under his tutelage with United placed at the 7th position in the league.

The Express reports Ole Gunner Solksjaer still resides in England and is not in a hurry to rush back into management.

Real Madrid Smash Transfer Record, Agree to Sign Striker on £800K-a-Week Deal

Earlier Sports Brief reported Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe on a £800,000-a-week deal.

Los Blancos have been on the trail of the player for some time now as a number of the club’s bids have been rejected by the French club.

The 23-year-old who has entered the final six months of his contract is now free to speak to other clubs and German outlet Bild are reporting that he has agreed to terms on a contract worth a mind-boggling £41.6million-a-year.

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