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The AGF players knew it would be a frenzy when Aarhus celebrated its first championship in 40 years. But it was even wilder than they had expected. And then, suddenly, the king was in their locker room.

»All of a sudden, the king was just standing there. It was wild«

Danish Superliga football at Ceres Park Vejlby: AGF vs. Viborg. Happy AGF players with the trophy. Foto: Jens Dresling
Danish Superliga football at Ceres Park Vejlby: AGF vs. Viborg. Happy AGF players with the trophy. Foto: Jens Dresling
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It was a tender sight.

On Sunday night, Nicolai Poulsen had tied a white scarf with gold lettering around his bald head and slipped a gold jacket over his shoulders, so he didn’t have to say a word to radiate what he was: Champion of Danish football, 2026.

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