Der Spiegel journalist highlights positive leak involving Martin Odegaard's father
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Journalist Christoph Winterbach from Der Spiegel discussed a rare positive leak in football concerning Martin Odegaard's father. He praised Hans Erik Odegaard for rejecting plans to transfer his son's image rights to the British Virgin Islands, emphasizing the importance of paying taxes. Winterbach noted this stand is unusual amid a often characterized by financial misconduct. This story stands out given the recent focus on negative revelations in football, especially surrounding clubs like Manchester City, currently appealing a guilty verdict on charges of financial wrongdoing.
- •Christoph Winterbach cites Hans Erik Odegaard as a positive influence.
- •Odegaard rejected image rights transfer for tax avoidance.
- •This incident contrasts with prevalent financial scandals in football.
- •Manchester City is appealing a guilty verdict on financial charges.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Der Spiegel journalist cites positive leak involving Martin Odegaard
"Der Spiegel journalist Christoph Winterbach has cited Martin Odegaard’s father’s actions as a rare example of a positive leaked story in football.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesGerman outlet...
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