Erling Haaland sorry to miss World Cup, focused on Man City return

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland said he wishes he could be at the Qatar World Cup but because Norway failed to qualify for the tournament, the 22-year-old will use the break to recharge for the rest of the Premier League season. Haaland has enhanced his reputation as one of Europe’s top strikers following his move … Read more

Erling Haaland to miss Manchester City warm-weather training camp – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Erling Haaland will not take part in a warm-weather training camp with the rest of the Manchester City squad. Thomas Tuchel is reportedly in line to take over should Atletico Madrid sack Diego Simeone. Wales do not expect the World Cup to be … Read more

‘Why’s Norwegian Erling Haaland learning Spanish in England?’ French paper’s curiosity piqued

“Snakker du Spansk?” No, that’s Norwegian. But the question must’ve been gotten put to Erling Braut Haaland: if he knew to speak Spanish. French paper l’equipe’s English diary section started one right forensic into the possible reasons why the unstoppable Manchester City Norwegian striker has been taking Spanish lessons in England. It was a mystery … Read more

Premier League hits and misses: James Maddison ‘ready’ for England World Cup place while Erling Haaland rescue act was written in the stars | Football News

Superb Maddison ‘ready’ for World Cup place Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leicester’s win against Everton in the Premier League It was another match-winning performance from James Maddison on Saturday evening. The attacking midfielder drove Leicester forward throughout their 2-0 win against Everton and picked … Read more

Erling Haaland describes penalty as ‘one of the most nervous moments in my life’ as Manchester City defeat Fulham | Football News

Erling Haaland admitted his 95th-minute penalty against Fulham was “one of the most nervous moments in my life” as Pep Guardiola hailed how his Manchester City side channelled their anger to move top of the Premier League. Haaland emerged from the bench to score an injury-time penalty as 10-man City snatched a hard-fought 2-1 win … Read more

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland will not be risked when Manchester City face Sevilla

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland will skip their Champions League clash with Sevilla on Wednesday as a precaution after the Norwegian did not play in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League victory at Leicester City due to injury, manager Pep Guardiola said. Haaland, who has 22 goals in all competitions this season, was substituted in the second … Read more

‘We have proved we can win with or without Erling Haaland’ – De Bruyne free kick powers Man City past Leicester

A stunning free kick from Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, a win that moved the champions back to the top of the Premier League. With top goalscorer Erling Haaland missing a Premier League game for the first time since arriving at City through injury, the visitors … Read more

Champions League hits and misses: Kai Havertz produces super strike to send Chelsea into last 16 as Man City’s Erling Haaland held by Mats Hummels in Dortmund | Football News

Havertz recalls sense for the big occasion Image: Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Red Bull Salzburg Kai Havertz’s winning goals for Chelsea in the Champions League final in May 2021 and Club World Cup final earlier this year ensured he will always hold a place in the hearts of the club’s fans, but … Read more

Pep Guardiola: Man City manager hails ‘whole package’ Jude Bellingham and reveals Erling Haaland’s World Cup break plans | Football News

Pep Guardiola has hailed the quality of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League tie against him, describing the England midfielder as the “whole package”. Bellingham scored for Dortmund in the return Champions League group stage fixture at the Etihad Stadium last month, but City managed to complete a late turnaround … Read more