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Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland
The latest stories and features on footballer Erling Haaland, including professional football news and updates.
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21 Jul 2000
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Erling Haaland trains with his Norway teammates in Miami before Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against England. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa

Fifa World Cup: Erling Haaland begins Norway v England psychological warfare

Striker adamant pressure all on Three Lions for Miami quarter-final clash, says it is ‘super special’ to face country of birth.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Latest Mbappe goal makes him first to score at least 8 at multiple World Cups

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Fifa World Cup: Berbatov explains why Lionel Messi outdid Cristiano Ronaldo

Fifa

France face Morocco in 2022 World Cup semis rematch as quarter-finals kick off

Match between tournament’s form team and African champions the pick of final-eight line-up, with race for Golden Boot an intriguing subplot.

Kylian Mbappe (left) will be just one of many attacking weapons in the French team, while Ismael Saibari (right) has been Morocco's top scorer despite playing in midfield. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Argentina ‘not feeling pressure’ of being World Cup co-favourites, Messi to start

Defending champions face Mohamed Salah-led Egypt on Tuesday for a place in quarter-finals as Messi looks to reclaim lead in Golden Boot race.

While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland stuns Brazil, Fifa stuns everyone

Norway’s Erling Haaland scores twice in shock result that sends South Americans home. Fifa buckle to US political pressure, rescind Balogun red.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

England face Mexico in ‘proper World Cup match’ at Azteca Stadium

In Sunday’s other game, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is relaxed about how his team plan to tackle Norway’s in-form striker Erling Haaland.

England needed a late double from Harry Kane (left) to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 32. Photo: AP
While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Spain cruising, Tuchel eyes ‘Hand of God’ payback

Mikel Oyarzabal double seals a comfortable 3-0 win against Austria for the European champions, who face either Portugal or Croatia next.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland believes Norway have ‘very small probability’ of beating Brazil

Netizens react to coming clash, with some users looking forward to tussle with Gabriel Magalhaes, while others are split on final score.

While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland’s inevitable, Mbappe unstoppable

Erling Haaland powers Norway into the last 16, Kylian Mbappe double eases France past Sweden, and Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman resigns.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France in their 3-0 win over Sweden. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

Fifa World Cup: Sweden ready for France’s firepower, rested Haaland set to go

With attacking swagger and midfield flair, France are well placed to reach third straight final but Sweden have their own strike weapons.

France’s forward line of (from left) Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele celebrate a goal against Iraq with defender Jules Kounde in Philadelphia last week. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Haaland’s hairbands: the latest must-have for star-struck Chinese football fans

Norway star’s popularity in China has soared on the back of goalscoring exploits and play persona on mainland social media.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland dropped, France win, James injury scare

Erling Haaland is left on the bench and Kylian Mbappe goes goalless, as Ousmane Dembele hat-trick helps France thrash Norway 4-1.

Fifa

Fifa World Cup: in-form Mbappe, Haaland to clash as France face Norway in decider

Real Madrid star and Manchester City striker are joint-second in the race for the Golden Boot with four goals apiece.

Norway’s Erling Haaland (left) will face France’s Kylian Mbappe in Foxborough on Friday, with both one goal behind leading scorer Lionel Messi of Argentina, who has scored five. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde keeper cash in on fame

Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals.

Chinese fans have suggested that Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could sell products, coach youngsters or become a tourism ambassador for his country. Photo: TNS
Fifa World Cup 2026

Haaland double fires Norway into last 32, Mbappe can beat Messi record, coach says

Erling Haaland scores twice in 3-2 win over Senegal; France boss Didier Deschamps backs Kylian Mbappe to overhaul Lionel Messi’s goal tally.

While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Messi sets goal record, Mbappe hits double

Lionel Messi scores twice to become the tournament’s greatest-ever scorer, but Kylian Mbappe brace narrows the gap.

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Sex and relationships

Meet Norway striker Erling Haaland’s girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen

The pair met when they both played football at the youth academy of their hometown, Bryne, Norway, and welcomed a son in 2024.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen last Christmas Eve. Photo: @erling/Instagram
While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Mbappe closes on scoring record, Haaland at double

Kylian Mbappe double gets France off to the perfect start, while Erling Haaland scores twice on his World Cup debut.

Fifa

World Cup, 5 things to know: Haaland’s first, Messi’s 200th, classic 2002 rematch

Champions Argentina and runners-up France finally join the fray, along with dark horse Norway and Austria, but potential for upsets is high.

English Premier League

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland delights Chinese fans with Weibo account

The Norwegian, who will play in the World Cup, answered questions in a 45-second video while ‘officially debunking some rumours’.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland launched his own Weibo account and said it was “time to clear up a few things”. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Football Festival

Italy are too big a football nation to keep missing World Cups, says Vieri

It’s time for action instead of empty talk towards fixing the problems, says Inter Milan legend, who scored nine goals in two World Cups.

Christian Vieri rejoices after scoring the first of his two goals against Cameroon during a World Cup match at France 1998. The striker also played in the 2002 tournament. Photo: AP
Fifa

Italy’s Azzurri face Fifa World Cup play-off again amid other sports’ success

The once-dominant men’s football team, four-time world champions, are at risk of failing to qualify for a third consecutive finals.

Uefa Champions League

Uefa Champions League: little Bodo Glimt take next step on giant-killing journey

Norwegian club have beaten Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City this season, but any talk in the team about winning is banned.

Fifa

Al-Hilal only team outside Europe, Americas to make Club World Cup knockout stage

Coach Simone Inzaghi ‘very proud’ as Saudi Arabian side shows they can compete with the best in the world – will face Manchester City next.

Al-Hilal’s Salem Aldawsari scores the first goal in their 2-0 win over Pachuca on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

Fifa Club World Cup: when it starts, which teams are playing in new-look event

US-hosted tournament features 32 teams and some of the world’s best players, but question marks remain over how it will received.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is banking on the Club World Cup becoming one of the biggest and wealthiest tournaments in sport. Photo: AP
English Premier League

Fantasy Premier League: get Watkins, Villa players with Man United on horizon

Gameweek 37 is a long one with two matches on Friday and FA Cup final sees fixtures moved to Tuesday.

English Premier League

Fantasy Premier League: time to buy Haaland as City face Saints in Gameweek 36

Why bringing in the striker could be a high-reward move, along with picking players who will face two particular clubs.

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