Overview
- The 21-year-old Norway international said he forwarded a short video to a friend in Denmark at age 19 and deleted it after being told it was illegal.
- Danish authorities have charged him over sharing sexual material involving people under 18 after he cooperated with police earlier this year.
- His case is listed at Copenhagen City Court on 19 November, and he says a conviction with a suspended sentence is likely.
- He apologized to those affected and to supporters, described the act as a one-time mistake, and urged others not to share such content.
- Benfica president Rui Costa has indicated club support, and Norway coach Ståle Solbakken says the player has taken responsibility as he reports for national duty this week.