Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has opened up on a private conversation with Erling Haaland regarding the striker's physical and mental exhaustion. The Manchester City talisman was withdrawn during the second half of Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal on Sunday, sparking fears over his availability for upcoming domestic fixtures.
Erling Haaland handed Manchester City a major injury scare after limping off during Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat against Portugal on Sunday evening. The prolific forward signalled to the dugout midway through the second half before being replaced, leaving Enzo Maresca facing a nervous wait ahead of vital fixtures against Liverpool and PSG.
Manchester City face a potential exodus of their biggest stars following the explosive conclusion of the Premier League’s investigation into the club’s financial conduct. A leading legal expert has now suggested that players like Erling Haaland could technically be entitled to walk away from the Etihad Stadium as free agents.
Erling Haaland has filed a formal lawsuit against Norwegian Air Shuttle following alleged trademark infringement during the World Cup. The airline photoshopped the striker's signature blonde ponytail onto an aircraft, sparking a legal dispute set for court in October.
Erling Haaland has remained completely unfazed by the seismic news regarding Manchester City's financial rule breaches, according to those inside the Norway national team camp. The prolific striker is preparing for his first competitive outing since the Premier League confirmed the English giants were guilty of various charges related to their fiscal conduct.
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has reacted with fury to suggestions that Manchester City interfered with his squad selection for media duties. The national team boss was forced to address rumours that the Etihad giants requested Erling Haaland be kept away from the cameras following a landmark verdict regarding the club's financial conduct.
Portugal maintained their perfect start to the Nations League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in Oslo, capitalising on a disastrous error from goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. While Erling Haaland managed to find the net yet again for the hosts, the Selecao proved too clinical as they brought Norway's long unbeaten home run to an abrupt end.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo renews his rivalry with Erling Haaland as Jorge Jesus' side take on Norway in the UEFA Nations League. The 41-year-old superstar continues his relentless pursuit of a 1,000th career goal while triggering unprecedented fan hysteria in Oslo.
