Norway head coach Stale Solbakken revealed he met with new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca to discuss Erling Haaland's heavy workload. Following the striker's admission regarding mental fatigue after the World Cup, Solbakken warned that Haaland will urgently require rest in winter.
Norway captain Martin Odegaard reflected on his side's thrilling 3-2 victory over Denmark to kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign. The Arsenal playmaker highlighted the importance of starting with three points following their summer exploits while praising set-piece coach Pal Fjelde for preparing the winning goal.
Erling Haaland continues to rewrite football history after scoring his 64th international goal during a dramatic UEFA Nations League victory for Norway. Haaland has officially surpassed the international goal tallies of Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a match-winning brace against Denmark, cementing his status as one of the most ruthless goalscorers in the history of the sport.
Denmark head coach Brian Riemer addressed the famous story of Erling Haaland's trial at FC Copenhagen in 2017 ahead of Thursday's Nations League clash with Norway. Riemer laughed off suggestions that he was responsible for the Danish club missing out on the superstar striker.
Denmark boss Brian Riemer promised a thrilling Nordic drama against Norway while teasing Stale Solbakken as a "part-time politician" ahead of their Nations League showdown. The Norway manager hilariously fired back at Danish journalists, telling them to "toughen up" after they labelled his side favorites.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus called Cristiano Ronaldo "a symbol of Portugal" while confirming the captain will start against Wales in their UEFA Nations League opener. Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit, the manager highlighted Ronaldo's immense global impact while maintaining that selection remains performance-driven.
Norway captain Martin Odegaard addressed the media ahead of Thursday's UEFA Nations League derby against Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion. The Arsenal midfielder reflected on his team's emotional World Cup campaign while expressing excitement over reuniting with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Denmark head coach Brian Riemer refused to comment on Christian Eriksen's future following unsolicited retirement advice from Wolfsburg boss Tobias Strobl. The Danish manager also addressed a devastating training injury to striker Kasper Dolberg ahead of their Nations League clash with Norway.
Borussia Dortmund forward Fabio Silva opened up on his long-awaited return to the Portugal national team after a two-year absence. The 24-year-old striker expressed excitement about working under manager Jorge Jesus while insisting that sharing an attacking role with idol Cristiano Ronaldo remains a pure privilege.
Real Madrid star Bernardo Silva was deployed alongside defenders in Jorge Jesus' first training session as Portugal manager. The tactical decision immediately evoked memories of their famous 2014 pre-season experiment together at Benfica.
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has travelled to Manchester for a summit with the City manager Enzo Maresca to discuss the management of star striker Erling Haaland. The meeting, held at the City Football Academy, marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two tacticians as they look to navigate a congested fixture schedule for the prolific forward.
The Norwegian forward's new look might have raised eyebrows, but his surprise trim certainly hasn't had a negative effect on the striker's ever-growing profile
Erling Haaland addressed his dramatic short haircut, Norway's historic World Cup victory over Brazil, and Manchester City's squad rebuild following Saturday's 1-0 win against Coventry. The Norwegian striker netted the decisive header to keep City's perfect Premier League start intact before reflecting on both past triumphs and new beginnings under Enzo Maresca.
Colin Hendry has attempted to explain how he would deal with Erling Haaland, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, but the former Manchester City defender admits that the prolific frontman poses questions that are almost impossible to answer. The Norway international forms part of the global elite, with few opponents able to contain his obvious threat.
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has expressed total confidence in his ability to secure the starting spot at RB Leipzig following his impressive World Cup campaign. The 35-year-old shot-stopper joined the Bundesliga outfit on a two-year deal following his exit from Sevilla, returning to Red Bull Arena for a second spell with high ambitions.
It's been sad to watch a generational talent decline so rapidly, and the veteran forward risks doing irreparable damage to his legacy as his attitude threatens to derail his club
Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has opened up about his bizarre interaction with Hollywood actor Tom Holland, revealing how he handled a surprise transfer pitch for Tottenham. The Spider-Man star attempted to use his charm to bring the Norwegian to north London before his eventual move to the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has once again proven he is the life of the party after being filmed leading a "Viking row" at the wedding of his teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma. The prolific striker took to the stage to orchestrate the viral celebration that became a global sensation during the World Cup.
Arsenal and Tottenham are both weighing moves for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after his impressive World Cup campaign with Norway. The North London rivals face stiff competition from Italy, while Leipzig's £51 million valuation could prove the biggest hurdle.
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is set to file a formal complaint over Donald Trump's political interference in rescinding Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card. President Lise Klaveness condemned FIFA's decision-making process, while US Soccer officials and Balogun himself reflected on the intense controversy that engulfed the tournament.