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May 25, 2026 3:58 PM

‘Never experienced my country at a World Cup in my life’: Haaland on Norway’s FIFA World Cup return after 28 years

Norway striker Erling Haaland said qualifying for the FIFA World Cup was a dream fulfilled after his country sealed a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time in 28 years. Norway last appeared at a major international tournament at UEFA Euro 2000 — 19 days before Haaland was born — while their previous FIFA World Cup appearance came at France 1998. The Scandinavian side confirmed qualification for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States with a 4-1 victory o...

September 19, 2025 10:31 AM

Haaland nets landmark goal as City beat 10-man Napoli in Champions League

Manchester City's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged a record-breaking goal as Pep Guardiola's side kicked off their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over 10-man Napoli on Thursday. Haaland became the quickest player in Champions League history to hit 50 goals in what was his 49th appearance in Europe's elite competition when he cleverly headed home Phil Foden's perfectly-placed flick in the 56th minute. Jeremy Doku doubled City's lead in the 65th when he turned quickl...

September 15, 2025 12:34 PM

Man City and Haaland clobber United 3-0 in Manchester derby

Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola's side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby. Phil Foden also scored for City in his first start of the season, heading in Jeremy Doku's cross in the 18th minute. Doku squeezed brilliantly through United's defence and had his first cross blocked but dug out a second that Foden leapt to guide in. Haaland, who has a remarkable seve...