Craig Bellamy has delivered a stern warning to his Wales squad, insisting that Norway will be desperate for retribution in their upcoming Nations League encounter. The Dragons secured a memorable victory over the Scandinavians last month and must now repeat the feat in Oslo to avoid the looming threat of relegation.
Norway are facing a nervous wait over the availability of superstars Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard after both players were notable absentees from Tuesday's training session. Manager Staale Solbakken remained tight-lipped regarding the specific nature of their issues as the squad prepares for pivotal Nations League fixtures against Wales and Denmark.
Is Erling Haaland a top-five Premier League striker of all-time? Ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL, with the likes of Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Luis Suarez, Sergio Aguero and Didier Drogba all figuring prominently on any rundown of goal-getting GOATs.
Everton striker Thierno Barry has revealed that studying footage of Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland has inspired his prolific start to the campaign after sinking Coventry City 3-1 on Friday. The 24-year-old netted twice and provided a late assist to ruin former Toffees manager Frank Lampard's return to Merseyside.
Thierno Barry continued his remarkable rise as Everton’s new attacking spearhead, netting a quick-fire double to inspire a -3-1 victory over Coventry City on Friday night. The result moves the Toffees into fifth place in the Premier League, capping a week that saw David Moyes reach a historic managerial milestone on the blue side of Merseyside.
Whether it's lacing up gloves or boots, stepping between the ropes or over a white line, it's impossible to ignore the ties between two sports that pride themselves on knockout passion
Enzo Maresca has heaped praise on Erling Haaland after the Norwegian striker secured a hard-fought 3-2 Champions League win over RB Leipzig. Despite a quiet evening in terms of general involvement, the forward delivered when it mattered most to ensure the Premier League side left Germany with maximum points.
Rumours of Arsenal asking questions of Erling Haaland’s availability have left Michael Ball stunned, with the former Manchester City defender reacting to “headliner” transfer talk during an exclusive interview with GOAL that has been sparked by Financial Fair Play (FFP) “mess”. Wild gossip has been raging as those at the Etihad Stadium wait on potential punishments in a long-running 114-charge saga.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland urged his team-mates to show greater ruthlessness after netting a 78th-minute winner in Wednesday's 3-2 Champions League victory at RB Leipzig. The Premier League visitors twice surrendered their lead in Germany before their captain struck from close range to lift them to seventh in the table.
Manchester City twice threw away the lead in Germany but still left with all three points, a result that lifts Enzo Maresca's side into the top eight of the Champions League table.
Enzo Maresca has warned Manchester City that they cannot continue to rely solely on Erling Haaland to score their goals this season. The manager issued the clear instruction to his squad after they surrendered top spot in the Premier League following a frustrating weekend defeat against Brighton.
Erling Haaland remains fully committed to Manchester City and is blocking out the noise surrounding the club's legal battles, according to his father Alfie. The Norwegian superstar is reportedly maintaining a calm head despite the looming threat of severe sanctions following a landmark ruling against the Etihad giants.
The Manchester City hitman is the top-ranked footballer in SportsPro's annual rankings, with the great CR7 sliding as he enters the twilight of his glittering career
Manchester City secured their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night, but it was a night of high drama at the Etihad Stadium. While the action on the pitch was intense, Erling Haaland ensured he remained the centre of attention despite not playing a single minute.
The most prestigious individual prize in the game will be awarded on Monday, with a whole host of contenders in with a shot of finishing top of the pile
