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  • Don’t ask me about Haaland taunts – Arteta

    Don’t ask me about Haaland taunts – Arteta

    The father of Erling Haaland hit back at taunting Arsenal players after Manchester City’s 5-1 humbling on Sunday.

    Myles Lewis-Skelly copied Haaland’s goal celebration after scoring for the Gunners, while Gabriel Magalhaes laughed in the striker’s face after Martin Odegaard’s goal.

    Arsenal’s players were reacting to Haaland’s taunting of manager Mikel Arteta at the end their 2-2 draw earlier this season.

    “This Team that wins everything. Ehhhhh, not,” posted Alf-Inge Haaland on social media afterwards.

    Asked about the two incidents, Arteta said afterwards: There’s nothing I want to discuss about that. That’s down to the players but they know my view on it and we have to focus on us.”

    Pressed on what those views are, he added: “We have to focus on us and leave anything that happened, it’s part of the game, on the pitch. I have been in football a long time. Whatever happens, just leave it. There’s nothing there to do.”

  • Haaland signs decade-long contract with Manchester City

    Haaland signs decade-long contract with Manchester City

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2034, the club announced on Friday.

    The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has been a pivotal figure in the club’s recent successes.

    His initial contract was set to expire in 2027, but the new deal reflects the club’s confidence in Haaland’s importance to their future.

    “Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year Manchester City contract, keeping him at the Club until the summer of 2034,” the statement said.

    Reflecting on the new contract, Haaland expressed his delight at extending his stay.

    “I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great club.

    “Manchester City is a special club, full of fantastic people with amazing supporters, and it’s the type of environment that helps bring the best out of everybody,” he said.

    Haaland thanked his teammates, manager Pep Guardiola, and the City staff, stating, “They have made this such a special place to be, and now I am City no matter what. I want to keep developing, keep working to get better, and help us achieve more success going forward.”

    Since his arrival, Haaland’s impact has been nothing short of extraordinary. In his debut 2022/23 season, he scored 52 goals across all competitions, the highest-ever tally by a Premier League player in a single season, breaking the previous league record of 36 goals.

    His goals were instrumental in City’s historic treble-winning campaign, which included the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles.

    In addition to collective success, Haaland garnered numerous individual accolades in his debut season, including the PFA Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year awards.

    Despite an injury that sidelined him for nearly two months during the 2023/24 season, Haaland continued his prolific form, scoring 38 goals in 45 appearances, including 27 in the Premier League, securing a second consecutive Golden Boot.

  • Top 5 best players over the international break

    Top 5 best players over the international break

    The international break brought a raft of excellent performances from some of the best players from around the world, here were 5 of the best.

    ERLING HAALAND

    Haaland is possibly the world’s most ferocious striker but as of late many have questioned his form for a struggling Manchester City side who have lost all four of their last four games. The international break gave the 24-year-old a new lease of life, however, as he bounced back to his old self.

    The Norwegian is now the Nations League’s top scorer with seven goals in his six group games after scoring a sensational hat-trick against Kazakhstan plus a great strike and assist against Slovenia to help his nation earn promotion to the top flight of the tournament.

    TAYLOR HARWOOD-BELLIS

    Harwood-Bellis marked his debut by scoring just minutes after coming off the bench for England this week as he leaped and fired an emphatic header past Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher. This goal helped seal the Three Lions’ 5-0 victory and promotion to the top group of the Nations League.

    What is even more impressive is that despite it being his debut, the Southampton defender also had an influence in the freekick which setup Jarrod Bowen’s first England goal as he dictated where the set piece should be played – something sure to impress future coach Thomas Tuchel.

    CRISTIANO RONALDO

    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner continued his impressive international form for Portugal as they thrashed Poland 5-1. Two goals and 1 assist seal what has been a very impressive year for the winger, who many have suggested should not be a part of the national side.

    His second goal, scored with an impressive scissor kick, has been recognized as the best goal of Matchday 5 in the UEFA Nations League and only encapsulates what a true athlete he is at 39 years old as he continues to impress both for Al-Nassr and Portugal.

    CHRIS WOOD

    Ahead of the Arsenal clash this weekend, Chris Wood has been on fire during the international break, scoring 5 goals in just  2 New Zealand games. Wood scored two in a World Cup qualifier against Vanuatu and and a hat-trick in another qualifier against Samoa to round off a fantastic week for him.

    The 32-year-old has made an incredible start to the season for Nottingham Forest, scoring eight goals in 11 games this season and will certainly be on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s radar after another week of relentless goalscoring.

    BRAHIM DIAZ

    The Real Madrid attacker helped Morocco continue their form in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification group in which they now sit top by some margin. Two games against Gabon and Lesotho saw Diaz bag 5 goals without playing a full 90 minutes in either game.

    A hat-trick against Lesotho saw him play just 62 minutes before being removed, only for him to return against Gabon and score another two and again being taken off. The La Liga star has not managed to earn an assist or a goal in previous international breaks since March. This proves how vital he is to his country’s set up as he continues to impress despite earning limited time on the pitch with Madrid.

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  • Arsenal defender fires fresh message at Haaland, Man City

    Arsenal defender fires fresh message at Haaland, Man City

    Arsenal defender Gabriel has stoked up the title rivalry between them and Manchester City.

    The Brazilian defender spoke after his team’s 2-2 draw against City in the Premier League on Sunday.

    The Gunners were down to ten men for the second half, but rallied to avoid defeat.

    Post-game, Gunners defender Gabriel warned: “We are waiting for them at our ground.”

    Asked about an incident when Erling Haaland threw the ball at the back of his head, Gabriel said: “No, I don’t remember it. I don’t remember it.

    “It’s normal. But anyway, congratulations to the team for the draw.

    “As I said, battle, war, provocation is normal in football and it is part of the game. It’s over now. Now we are waiting for them at our ground.”

  • Haaland scores back-to-back hat-trick in West Ham win

    Haaland scores back-to-back hat-trick in West Ham win

    Erling Haaland continued his superb start to the season by hitting back-to-back hat-tricks as defending champions Manchester City beat West Ham United at London Stadium.

    The Norway striker struck twice in the first half and added a third late on to take his tally to seven goals in three games and maintain City’s 100% start to the campaign.

    Haaland slid in a 10th-minute opener after receiving a pass from Bernardo Silva, but West Ham drew level when Ruben Dias turned Jarrod Bowen’s cross into his own net.

    Haaland restored City’s lead midway through the first half, driving a fierce strike into the roof of the net.

    The Hammers had struggled to get a foothold in the game but hit the woodwork early in the second half through Mohammed Kudus following a quick break.

    That chance sparked them into life and for a significant period they had their opponents on the back foot.

    But they did not threaten Ederson enough and Haaland – quiet for much of the second half – beat the offside trap late on to get his and City’s third.

    The win means Pep Guardiola’s side are already top of the table in the early stages of this season while West Ham are 13th with three points from three games.

    BBC

  • Haaland’s hat- trick sinks Chelsea in pre-season friendly

    Haaland’s hat- trick sinks Chelsea in pre-season friendly

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland netted three goals in their 4-2 victory over Chelsea in a pre-season friendly on Saturday night.

     

    Haaland, demonstrating his sharp form ahead of the new season, scored twice within five minutes, capitalizing on defensive errors by Enzo Maresca’s side.

    The friendly was meant to put both teams in shape ahead of the new season beginning on August 17.

     

    He opened the scoring from the penalty spot and added a second with a right-footed curl. Oscar Bobb extended the lead to 3-0 before substitute Raheem Sterling volleyed in a goal for Chelsea to reduce the deficit.

    Haaland then completed his hat-trick, to put scores at 4-1 but Noni Madueke scored for Chelsea to halve the deficit before full-time of the thrilling friendly game.

  • FA Cup: Manchester City’s Haaland set to miss semi final clash against Chelsea

    FA Cup: Manchester City’s Haaland set to miss semi final clash against Chelsea

    Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday due to injury.

    City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed.

    It would be recalled that Haaland was substituted before the start of extra time in City’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg defeat against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

    Guardiola said after the penalty shoot-out loss that the Norway striker asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why.

    The City boss has now confirmed Haaland suffered an injury against Real and suggested it was not certain his leading scorer would recover in time for the FA Cup holders’ clash with Chelsea.

    “We will see. It was a tough game, a lot of action, high intensity for both sides,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday.

    “Erling felt something, a muscular issue. That’s why he told me he could not continue.

    “The doctor said he had a little bit of niggles, a little problem, we will see how his evolution is in the next hours.”

    While Haaland remains unsure to be feature against Chelsea City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne should be involved against Chelsea after being taken off during extra time against Real due to fatigue.

    Given City’s hectic schedule, Guardiola conceded it is understandable that players are tired at this stage of the season.

    “It’s normal with the amount of games we are playing this season and the previous seasons and not much recovery, and extra time and high intensity.

    “We put a lot of pressure on our game and that’s why the fatigue is there. They are human beings. They are not machines. We are used to it,” he said.

    The agonising shoot-out defeat by Real ended City’s hopes of winning a Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup treble for a second consecutive season.

    But they remain on course to repeat the domestic double and Guardiola is determined to ensure the Premier League leaders bounce back from their European frustration.

    “We don’t have another option. I don’t want us to feel sorry for ourselves.

  • Erling Haaland not in Messi, Ronaldo class – Pique

    Erling Haaland not in Messi, Ronaldo class – Pique

    Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insists Erling Haaland has long way to go to reach the elite level.

    For many, the Manchester City striker deserved the Ballon d’Or last year.

    But Pique says: “I think he has a lot of potential, but he has a long way to go to reach the level of Messi and Cristiano.

    “He has to win as many trophies, doing it for 15, 17, 20 years, and that’s not easy.

    “He is a very young and promising player, he has great potential, but still I believe that he is far from these two.”

  • Laureus World Sports Awards: Haaland, Bellingham, Messi in final nomination list

    Laureus World Sports Awards: Haaland, Bellingham, Messi in final nomination list

    Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland have all been nominated for the 2024Laureus World Sports Awards  Awards

    The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards is slated to hold on April 22, 2024.

    The nominations were unveiled on Monday in Madrid, Spain.

    The current holder of the award would slug it out with two other contenders for this year’s plaque.

    However, the two footballers have to see off competition from Novak Djokovic, Mondo Duplantis, Noah Lyles and Max Verstappen.

    Haaland’s club Manchester City, who won the Treble last season, is up for the Laureus World Team of the Year award.

    Other teams nominated include the European Ryder Cup team, the Springboks South African rugby team, Spain’s women’s football team, Germany’s men’s basketball team and the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

    Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has been nominated for the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year award.

    Bellingham has competition from Scottish middle distance runner Josh Kerr, talented tennis teenager Coco Gauff, Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang and fellow footballers Linda Caicedo and Salma Paralluelo who impressed at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

  • Haaland hits brace to send Man City top of EPL

    Haaland hits brace to send Man City top of EPL

    Erling Haaland scored his first goals since November to help Manchester City see off a determined Everton side in a 2-0  win and move top of the Premier League.

    The Norwegian has had to wait to find the net since his return from the foot injury that sidelined him for most of December and January, but he made up for lost time here.

    His first goal was a brilliant first-time finish that gave his side a crucial breakthrough in the second half, and he made sure of the three points when he ran clear to slot past Jordan Pickford late on.

    Until then, Everton’s organisation and resilience had frustrated the defending champions, who had not managed a shot on target until Haaland struck with 19 minutes to go.

    The visitors failed to clear a corner and the ball fell for Haaland at the back post to smash home a fierce first-time strike that Jordan Pickford got a hand to, but could not keep out.

    Haaland was not done there, and made the most of the space Everton left pushing for an equaliser when he galloped on to Kevin de Bruyne’s through-ball, held off Jarrad Branthwaite and found the bottom corner of the net.

    City’s time in top spot may be limited – Liverpool can reclaim their place at the summit later on Saturday when they host Burnley at Anfield – but their return to the head of the table for the first time since 24 November is a reward for their impressive form.

    This was their 10th successive win in all competitions, including the Fifa Club World Cup and FA Cup, and their sixth in a row in the Premier League.

    Everton, meanwhile, remain stuck in the relegation zone and have now gone seven league games without a win.

    BBC