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Odegaard Sets Arsenal World Cup Milestone Amidst Norway's Exit

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Odegaard Sets Arsenal World Cup Milestone Amidst Norway's Exit

Martin Odegaard reached a new club benchmark for Arsenal during his World Cup participation. Despite this personal achievement, his Norway side was eliminated from the tournament on Saturday.

Although Norway's World Cup journey concluded on Saturday, their captain Martin Odegaard managed to etch his name into the Arsenal record books. The midfielder's contributions throughout the tournament saw him achieve a significant milestone for his club.

While the exact nature of the record isn't detailed, Odegaard's performance for Norway has now been recognised as a new best for an Arsenal player in a World Cup. This personal accolade comes as his national team failed to advance further in the competition.

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Odegaard's individual record is a testament to his growing influence, but it's a bittersweet achievement when it coincides with national team disappointment.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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