New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has revealed a humorous dilemma regarding star striker Erling Haaland. The Italian coach explained his strict touchline instruction rule for captains, leading to a brilliant quip about the Norwegian powerhouse.
Real Madrid still love a ‘Galactico’, but ex-Blancos star Michael Owen has told GOAL that there is little chance of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland forming part of a fearsome frontline at Santiago Bernabeu. Instead, it is likely to remain a case of “one or the other” when it comes to superstar forwards that now operate in the same central striking position.
Casemiro has expressed his delight after completing a free transfer to Inter Miami, calling new team-mate Lionel Messi the "God of football." The Brazilian midfielder also addressed Norway's Erling Haaland after Brazil's painful exit from the World Cup.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has been tipped to make a sensational transfer to Real Madrid in the future by his former team-mate Magnus Wolff Eikrem. Eikrem played alongside the prolific Norwegian during their time at Molde and strongly believes that the immense allure of the Spanish giants will eventually tempt him away from the Etihad Stadium.
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.
The 2026 World Cup had plenty of flaws, but its lasting legacy may be found in the streets, bars and stadiums where cultures converged and unexpected connections were formed.
Przemyslaw Frankowski has lauded former team-mate Victor Osimhen as one of the finest strikers on the planet, placing the Nigeria international in the same bracket as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. The Stade Rennais man, who shared a dressing room with the Super Eagles star in Turkey, believes the forward’s relentless ambition sets him apart from the rest of the elite pack.
Manchester City marksman Erling Haaland is currently enjoying a well-earned break from the relentless pace of elite football as he celebrates his 26th birthday. The Norwegian international, who has broken nearly every scoring record in his path since moving to the Premier League, was the subject of an affectionate tribute from his long-term partner as he reached his latest personal milestone.
Erling Haaland is unlikely to see out the remaining eight years of his contract at Manchester City, Joleon Lescott has admitted to GOAL, but Real Madrid and any other suitors of the Norwegian striker have been warned that any future transfer fee “isn’t going to be small”. The Citizens have their superstar No.9 tied to terms at the Etihad Stadium through to 2034.
After five weeks, a record 104 matches played and 308 goals scored, the 2026 World Cup is officially over. From a purely footballing perspective, FIFA's biggest tournament of all time did not disappoint, with 48 teams doing battle across three host countries and the vast expanse of North America. And when 46 of those nations had been whittled away, only the top two ranked teams on the planet remained: Spain and Argentina.
Awarded to the tournament's best player, the Golden Ball is decided by media representatives from a shortlist selected by the Technical Study Group (TSG).
Erling Haaland treated his Norway team-mates and staff to an unforgettable $10,000 shopping spree at a famous western store in Dallas during the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City striker bought cowboy hats, custom boots, and bizarre taxidermy souvenirs, including a $750 raccoon holding a bottle of liquor, after leading his country to a historic quarter-final run in the United States.
Erling Haaland has amused football fans by bringing a bizarre $750 taxidermied raccoon back to Oslo following Norway's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The prolific Manchester City striker showcased the unique souvenir, purchased from a famous Western store in Texas, as the national squad plane touched down back in Scandinavia.
Erling Haaland has opened up on the emotional rollercoaster of Norway's World Cup campaign, describing the tournament as the best journey of his life despite a heartbreaking quarter-final exit to England. The Manchester City superstar insisted that the tournament has permanently changed both his country and his own outlook on the game.