Bodo/Glimt is close to reaching the Europa League semifinals after a strong win over Lazio. This could have consequences for FFK, who are set to face Bodo/Glimt on May 1. Football director Joacim Heier says that they hope Bodo/Glimt does well, as this is good for Norwegian football. Bodo/Glimt has previously beaten many big teams at home on Aspmyra, so the win over Lazio was not surprising. Heier says that Bodo/Glimt's performances are a great inspiration for everyone in Norwegian football. Bodo/Glimt's European success has lifted Norway further up the UEFA national ranking. This guarantees another team in the group stage and gives hope for a historic placement. Norway has taken big steps on the UEFA ranking in recent years, and first and foremost, it was important to get up to 14th place last spring. This gives two teams in the Champions League qualifying round next autumn, where league champion Bodo/Glimt goes straight into the final round. For the first time, Norway will also have five teams in European Cup qualifying. Bodo/Glimt's success in the Europa League can also affect FFK's game on May 1. If Bodo/Glimt advances, the game may be postponed. Heier says that they want Bodo/Glimt to do well, as this is good for Norwegian football. Bodo/Glimt has already shown itself to be a strong team in the Europa League, and a win over Lazio is a big step towards the semifinals. Norway has not been this high on the UEFA coefficient list since 1997/98, when Rosenborg had ravaged the Champions League for several seasons. Bodo/Glimt's success can also give Norway a historic placement on the UEFA ranking. By the end of the 2024/25 season, Norway is guaranteed to be in 11th place, and countries like Turkey and the Czech Republic may be within reach next season. Bodo/Glimt's performances in the Europa League are a great inspiration for everyone in Norwegian football, and they can also affect FFK's game on May 1.