Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Notable Quotes
"Messi is a madman."View Story →
"What happens on the football pitch stays there."View Story →
"I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads."View Story →
"To be honest, to be in the quarter-finals with Norway in the World Cup is quite surprising even for me."View Story →
"People are so nice here. They're so positive. I don't know what it is, they're just enjoying life."View Story →
"'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut"View Story →
"everything you meant to Norway"View Story →
"I think we have got a gem there, to be honest."View Story →
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Chiesa eyes Liverpool exit - Saturday's gossip
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is on the radar of a trio of Serie A clubs, Man City striker Erling Haaland is more likely to head to Barcelona than Arsenal if he leaves the club, Brentford's Michael Kayode is wanted by Juventus, plus more.
October 2, 2026Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip
Germany forward Kevin Schade is wanted by Liverpool, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs, plus more.
September 30, 2026Haaland 'no different' following Man City verdict
Norway colleagues say the striker has been unaffected by the headlines around the Premier League club ahead of the Nations League game with Wales
September 30, 2026Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions
BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.
September 30, 2026Man Utd & Arsenal eye Porto's Costa - Tuesday's gossip
Arsenal and Manchester United eye Porto defender Alberto Costa, Manchester City will not let Erling Haaland leave on the cheap if they are relegated, Liverpool retain an interest in Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, plus more.
September 28, 2026Bellamy sure Wales belong as Haaland threat looms
Craig Bellamy expects Norway to be a force for years, but insists Wales have earned the right to be in Nations League A.
September 28, 2026Barcelona monitor Chelsea's Estevao - Monday's gossip
Barcelona are monitoring Estevao, Erling Haaland attracts interests amid Man City uncertainty and Joao Felix could return to Europe, plus more.
September 27, 2026Bayern target Barcelona's Olmo - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich target Dani Olmo, Trent Alexander-Arnold is staying at Real Madrid, Premier League clubs show interest in Spurs' Micky van de Ven, plus more.
September 26, 2026No relegation clause in Haaland's City deal - Saturday's gossip
Erling Haaland is without a relegation clause, Premier League clubs are eyeing Marcos Llorente, Juventus are considering Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.
September 25, 2026'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - ranking Premier League teams' start to season
Five matches into the league season, which teams in the Premier League have impressed so far and who have disappointed?
September 21, 2026Colwill's 'surreal' Ronaldo and Haaland ambition
In just 12 months, the Cardiff City midfielder has gone from League One football to the prospect of facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.
September 20, 2026Arsenal may move for Endrick in January - Sunday's gossip
Barcelona may launch a huge offer for Haaland, Arsenal are interested in struggling Endrick, and Liverpool insist on keeping Wirtz
September 19, 2026Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City
Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.
September 19, 2026Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.
September 16, 2026Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.
September 15, 2026Barcelona monitor Kane & Haaland - Wednesday's gossip
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
September 15, 2026VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.
September 15, 2026No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.
September 14, 2026Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?
VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.
September 14, 2026Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?
Four games is far too soon to be talking about who is in or out of the title race... isn't it? BBC Sport asks if this is already a two-horse race.
September 14, 2026Getting goal decision so wrong is 'baffling' - Rooney
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy finds it "baffling" that Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was not ruled out by VAR, but think Phil Foden's red card was the correct decision.
September 13, 2026Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.
September 13, 2026Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.
September 13, 2026Haaland strike gives 10-man Man City contentious 1-0 derby win over Man United - Reuters
Haaland strike gives 10-man Man City contentious 1-0 derby win over Man United Reuters
September 13, 2026Carrick 'baffled' by decision to award controversial Man City goal
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was unhappy with the match officials for the decision to award Erling Haaland's controversial goal in the Manchester derby.
September 13, 2026Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings
How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford.
September 13, 2026New Man City signings desperate to win - Dias
Manchester City have brought in summer signings who are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias.
September 12, 2026Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
September 11, 2026Is triple Chelsea attack worth it? FPL gameweek four dilemmas
BBC Sport FPL expert Holly Shand looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek four, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or a Chelsea player.
September 11, 2026Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old.
September 8, 2026Kane, Haaland, Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha gets Yashin nomination - Reuters
Kane, Haaland, Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha gets Yashin nomination Reuters
September 8, 2026Haaland header maintains perfect winning start for Man City
Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their first point of the campaign.
September 5, 2026Who are best Man City players to buy? FPL gameweek three dilemmas
BBC Sport FPL expert Gianni Buttice looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing Fantasy Premier League managers heading into gameweek three.
September 4, 2026Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle.
September 3, 2026Deadlines, acrimony and a record as Man City back Maresca for Fernandez deal
The summer's longest-running transfer saga ends with Manchester City paying a joint-British record fee to bring in midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
September 1, 2026Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
August 31, 2026Haaland and Cherki fire impressive Man City to victory at Palace
Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both score twice as Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
August 28, 2026Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings
How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.
August 28, 2026Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".
August 28, 2026Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.
August 28, 2026Quiz: Do you know these footballers from their haircuts?
Erling Haaland shaved off his flowing blond locks before the new Premier League season - but do you recognise these other footballers from their haircuts?
August 24, 2026'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.
August 23, 2026Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?
Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team?
August 21, 2026Is Haaland worth the £15.5m price tag on FPL?
FPL expert Gianni Buttice weighs up whether Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is worth his £15.5m price tag on the game.
August 19, 2026Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
August 18, 2026Combined men's and women's trophy in Hundred - how would it look in other sports?
With The Hundred launching a joint trophy combining men's and women's points, BBC Sport assesses who would win silverware if this was applied to other competitions.
August 16, 2026How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
August 16, 2026Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
August 1, 2026Foden signs new four-year Man City contract
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.
July 22, 2026Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.
July 20, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
July 15, 2026Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
July 13, 2026Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
July 11, 2026If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.
July 11, 2026When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport
When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.
July 11, 2026Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
July 11, 2026Haaland has advantage over Man City team-mates
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta look ahead to England's match against Norway and feel that Erling Haaland will have an advantage over his Manchester City team-mates in the match.
July 11, 2026England's Kane dodges Haaland comparisons, plays down Golden Boot race - Reuters
England's Kane dodges Haaland comparisons, plays down Golden Boot race Reuters
July 11, 2026How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
July 10, 2026Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?
July 10, 2026Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
July 9, 2026Norway football shirts sell out before England match
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.
July 9, 2026Haaland mania sweeps the World Cup as Norway rows behind its Viking hero - Reuters
Haaland mania sweeps the World Cup as Norway rows behind its Viking hero Reuters
July 9, 2026Norway's Haaland wants 'pressure' put on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland calls on the media to "put every single pressure" on England before the two sides' quarter-final on Saturday.
July 9, 2026Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
July 9, 2026Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
July 8, 2026Canada's Carney makes playful pitch for Haaland to Norwegian PM - Reuters
Canada's Carney makes playful pitch for Haaland to Norwegian PM Reuters
July 7, 20269.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
July 7, 2026Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
July 7, 2026The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
July 6, 2026Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
July 6, 2026How 'remarkable' Haaland lead Norway to win over Brazil
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards look at how "absolute monster" Erling Haaland inspired Norway to victory over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup.
July 6, 2026Haaland sends Norway into quarter-finals as Brazil crash out
Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway as they beat Brazil 2-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.
July 5, 2026Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
July 5, 2026Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown - Reuters
Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown Reuters
July 5, 2026Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
June 29, 2026World Cup goals chart led by PSG and Real... plus Palace and Sunderland
Crystal Palace and Sunderland lead the Premier League’s World Cup scoring charts after the 2026 group stage, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
June 28, 2026Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.
June 28, 2026Day-by-day last-32 schedule - including England live on BBC
England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.
June 28, 2026One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
June 27, 2026Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench
World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni confirms.
June 27, 2026Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
June 26, 2026Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the World Cup.
June 26, 2026Meet the fans being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match
Would you watch 104 matches from inside a glass box in New York's Times Square?
June 24, 2026A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
June 23, 2026Haaland's double double sends Norway into World Cup last 32 - Reuters
Haaland's double double sends Norway into World Cup last 32 Reuters
June 23, 2026Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
June 19, 2026Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest player
Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender
June 19, 2026Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi
Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.
June 18, 2026Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
June 17, 2026Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts - Reuters
Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick - Reuters
Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026'Dear, oh dear!' - Huge goalkeeping shocker gives Haaland a second goal
Erling Haaland will not have a easier goal at this World Cup as the Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan is caught out by the Norway striker.
June 16, 2026Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq - Reuters
Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq Reuters
June 16, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
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