Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg, the first female Ballon d'Or champion, will not be available in Norway for the event. The World Cup in the summer of 2019, Norway coach Martin Sjogren has confirmed.

"We tried to solve the problem too," he said. "We have met several times and she still refuses Join in. "

Ada Hegerberg has left Norway since the fall of the Women's European Championship in 2017.

The 23-year-old striker has decided not to play for Norway because she understands her country. Failure to pay enough respect to women footballers for equal pay.

Ada Hegerberg has left Norway since the fall of the Women's European Championship in 2017.

The 23-year-old striker has decided not to play for Norway because she understands her country. Failure to pay enough respect to women footballers for equal pay.