Norway news

In-form striker Erling Haaland is on his way back to Manchester City after the Norwegian Football Association announced he has been released from international duty. Fresh from scoring a hat-trick to help his country take a major step towards qualifying for next summer's World Cup, the 25-year-old will not feature when Stale Solbakken’s men take on New Zealand in an international friendly.

Erling Haaland saved his blushes by scoring for Norway moments after having a penalty saved twice by Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz. The goal machine failed to convert from the spot initially, but Peretz was judged to have come off of his line and Haaland was allowed to retake. The striker fluffed his lines again and was made to look a fool, although that did not last long.

Martin Odegaard and Arsenal have been given a concerning injury update after seeing the midfielder suffer medial collateral ligament damage. The Norway international picked up that knock during a Premier League clash with West Ham. In what has been a frustrating season on the fitness front for the Gunners captain, he is now facing another spell on the sidelines.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s scheduled flight to join the Norway national team was cancelled after he suffered a fresh knee injury against West Ham. The midfielder left the Emirates in a brace following another setback, leaving the Gunners concerned over his fitness ahead of crucial domestic and international fixtures.

The Norwegian Football Federation has (NFF) announced that all ticket revenue generated from the World Cup qualifying clash against Israel will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. President Lise Klaveness reflected on the need to contribute to a humanitarian cause amid growing international pressure on Israel.

Erling Haaland gave a classy pep talk to Moldova goalkeeper Cristian Avram after Norway scored 11 goals past him in a World Cup qualifying game. The Manchester City star scored five and provided an assist as Norway took a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 tournament. The Norwegian bagged his fifth international hat-trick and took his goals tally to 48 in 45 matches for Norway.

Erling Haaland turned World Cup qualifying into his personal showcase on Tuesday night, scoring five times in Norway's 11-1 demolition of Moldova in Oslo. The Manchester City striker was unplayable, ensuring Stale Solbakken's side maintained their flawless start to the campaign and stayed firmly perched at the top of Group I with 15 points from five matches.

Martin Odegaard has spoken out about a freak injury to Erling Haaland that left the striker needing stitches and a trip to the dentist.

Erling Haaland suffered a freak accident while on international duty with Norway that left the striker needing three stitches.

Ever wondered why Erling Haaland takes to the pitch for Norway with 'Braut Haaland' printed on his back instead of just Haaland?

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has changed the name that shows on the back of his Norway shirt ahead of his country's next World Cup qualifier.

The gifted teenager has completed a £12.5m move to the Etihad Stadium after making a record-breaking start to his career in Norway

Manchester United are interested in signing Norway Under-21 international Eivind Helland and sent a scout to watch the youngster over the weekend.