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During this time he signed Babacar Sarr from Sogndal
At this point he already had one rape accusation against him. Didn't stop Ole or Solbakken from signing him.
During this time he signed Babacar Sarr from Sogndal
At this point he already had one rape accusation against him. Didn't stop Ole or Solbakken from signing him.
In 2017 he was accused of raping another two women, In 2018 he was finally charged with one of them. One of them claimed to have give birth to his child.
Despite this, Molde continued to play him. He was their vice captain. Captain the team twice whilst awaiting a trial.
Despite this, Molde continued to play him. He was their vice captain. Captain the team twice whilst awaiting a trial.
During this time fans of multiple Norwegian clubs attempted to take anti rape banners into the stadium. Only to be refused entry.
This one (at an away game) translates to "Sugar Daddies, A training camp in a slave state and a rapist, Molde FK a disgrace to Norwegian football"
This one (at an away game) translates to "Sugar Daddies, A training camp in a slave state and a rapist, Molde FK a disgrace to Norwegian football"
There is also various reports of the police effectively acting as paid security for Molde
Two clubs fans attempted to take banners into Molde's stadium. Only to be refused entry and banned for life.
Two clubs fans attempted to take banners into Molde's stadium. Only to be refused entry and banned for life.
During this time whilst awaiting trial Ole was asked about it post match and was clearly visibly unhappy at being pushed on it.
"Is it right for you to play Sarr?"
Ole: "So far we have let him play, that is what the club stands for, We have chosen to trust the player"
"What do you think about it?"
Ole: ”Ok that's it lets talk about the game You can ask the boy how the club has supported him”
Ole: "So far we have let him play, that is what the club stands for, We have chosen to trust the player"
"What do you think about it?"
Ole: ”Ok that's it lets talk about the game You can ask the boy how the club has supported him”
Trial happens. The Norwegian justice system is very complexed and works on a probability basis.
He was not charged on a criminal level, but was ordered to pay compensation to the victims. Both parties appealed this verdict.
He was not charged on a criminal level, but was ordered to pay compensation to the victims. Both parties appealed this verdict.
Sarr refused to provide a blood sample whilst the trial was going on.
Just a few days before he was due in court. He was released from his Molde contract. With the club thanking him.
Just a few days before he was due in court. He was released from his Molde contract. With the club thanking him.
Quick note here - Manchester United were negotiating with Solbakken at this time for Ole to be permanent manager so it's highly likely they were aware of the situation.
