Lillestrom defender Aleksander Melgalvis Andreassean's Norwegian Cup celebrations have been condemned by the country's FA after he was pictured using the trophy to cover his manhood.

Lillestrøm beat Sarpsborg 08 3-2 on Sunday evening to win the Norwegian Cup for the 6th time and first time in 10 years.

Andreassean, 28, decided to strip naked during Lillestrom's trophy parade on Monday evening before using the silverware to cover his genitals while fans and teammates watched on.

A member of the Norwegian FA said he would have preferred the defender to show the cup "a little more respect".

Lillestrom players celebrate their Norwegian Cup triumph credit: Getty Images

“Winning the Cup is a big thing and obviously it should be celebrated. But it is very possible to do so in a manner that shows the cup a bit more respect," said communications director, Yngve Haavik.

"I am sure it wasn’t intentional from Melgalvis but it came out the wrong way regardless. I think Melgalvis and Lillestrom agree with that,” he added.

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Andreassen jokingly suggested he would apologise to the King of Norway for his behaviour.

“I can understand [that some people didn’t like it]. Should I apologise to the king? Well, I was very privileged to say hello to the king yesterday so maybe I should apologise today,” said Andreassen, who signed for Lillestrom earlier this season.

When asked what his grandmother would have made of the celebrations, Andreassen said: “I don’t think she’s seen it. Fortunately she doesn’t have the internet or social media.”