Also known as: Erling Braut Haaland
Erling Haaland — Manchester City striker who scored four goals in two games to help Norway qualify for the 2026 World Cup last 32.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Bernardo Silva picked up the ball outside the Chelsea penalty area and gave Erling Haaland the opportunity to cross, before Semenyo, the January signing from AFC Bournemouth, flicked his finish beyond Robert Sánchez and into the far corner. …
Semenyo back-heel finish seals FA Cup for Man CityJoy Online
… The Ghana forward instinctively turned home a low delivery from Erling Haaland from a difficult angle, beating goalkeeper Robert Sánchez to spark wild celebrations among the Manchester City supporters at Wembley. …
Antoine Semenyo scores winner as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win 2026 FA CupDaily Guide
… The Ghanaian attacker is shortlisted alongside some of the biggest names in English football, including Manchester City teammate, Erling Haaland, Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya, Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, Brentford striker, Igor Thiago, and Nott …
Antoine Semenyo Shortlisted For Premier League Player Of The Season AwardThe Ghanaian Times
… But even without Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku in his starting lineup, City won comfortably. …
Man City keeps pressure on Arsenal with win over PalaceThe Ghanaian Times
… The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago. …
Semenyo shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Season after historic campaignThe Ghanaian Times
… ame yourself for what you have to do, because (VAR) is a flip of a coin.” City were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final two years ago, with Guardiola believing his side could have had two penalties in the game following separate challenges on Erling Haaland …
Guardiola urges City players to make VAR irrelevantJoy Online
… Players such as Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal will make their World Cup bows this summer – as will every player in the Scotland squad. …
World Cup debutants to wear collectable patches on shirtsJoy Online
… The pacier options of Doku and Semenyo have been feeding the league’s top scorer, Erling Haaland, from out wide, with Cherki often preferred as the playmaker in an attacking midfield role. …
Foden reaches agreement over new Man City dealJoy Online
… Erling Haaland pulled a goal back with seven minutes remaining and, with time running out, Doku had the final say – cutting in from the left before unleashing another unstoppable finish into the far corner to leave Everton heartbroken. …
Man City score late equilizer but title hope dented in Everton thrillerThe Ghanaian Times
… His celebrations at full-time were full of relief – although Erling Haaland insisted to Sky Sports the win is all that mattered. …
Haaland sends City top despite struggles at BurnleyErling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, netting an 80th-minute free-kick to extend his streak to seven consecutive World Cup games with a goal. With top spot already secured, Messi was rested initially before being brought on after an hour to help restore Argentina's two-goal advantage.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners. Vinicius has now scored four goals in three group games, matching Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin are being paid $50,000 each by Fox One to watch all 104 World Cup matches and create content, working from a custom glass cubicle in Times Square equipped with recliners, televisions, and merchandise.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland netted two goals to help Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, guaranteeing their place in the last 32. Haaland has now scored four goals in two World Cup matches, making him Norway's highest-scoring player in World Cup history.
24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with the Manchester City striker now having four goals in two games — more than any other Norway player in World Cup history.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3–2 in the World Cup, securing their place in the last 32 alongside France. Haaland has now scored four goals in two games, more than any other Norwegian player in World Cup history.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England captain Harry Kane scored twice in England's 4-2 World Cup victory against Croatia, equalling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals. Lineker called Kane "the greatest English striker we've ever had," noting Kane's all-round game as exceptional.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored two goals on his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I match, marking the Scandinavian nation's first World Cup victory in 28 years.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Norway's Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut to lead Norway to a 4-1 opening victory over Iraq in Group I. Iraq equalized early in the match but Norway's second goal came shortly after, and the team secured the win in their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq in their opening Group I match at Boston Stadium. Norway made their World Cup return after 28 years, while Iraq appeared in the tournament for the first time in 40 years.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manager Ståle Solbakken employs a pragmatic Northern European football philosophy focused on tight defence and aggressive attacking, typically using a flexible 4-3-3 formation designed to maximize the impact of key players like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City are contemplating legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate, Enrique Riquelme, claimed striker Erling Haaland has a release clause and would join Madrid if Riquelme becomes president. Haaland's father and agent, along with City, denied the claim, stating there is no contractual clause enabling the move.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City is contemplating legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign Erling Haaland and displayed a shirt with his name, claiming he has a release clause. City and Haaland's representatives denied the claim, stating there is no such clause and no chance of a transfer.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season after creating 132 chances and equalling the record for assists with 20 in a single season. The Portugal midfielder scored eight goals in 37 games as United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending the north London club's 22-year title drought. It is Arsenal's first league title since 2003-04 and could be the start of a historic season if they win the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal's 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, leaving the Gunners four points clear before the final round of games. Mikel Arteta's side are set to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City won the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a back-heel finish midway through the second half. It is City's second domestic cup trophy this season and their 20th trophy under manager Pep Guardiola in English football.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo scored in the 70th minute to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley, securing City's eighth FA Cup crown.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo has been shortlisted for the 2025/26 EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Season award after scoring 16 league goals and providing four assists across stints with Bournemouth and Manchester City. The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward sits third in the Premier League scoring chart and is recognised among the award's elite nominees alongside Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, and others.
15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's lead at the top to two points with two rounds of the Premier League season remaining. Phil Foden provided assists for two first-half goals in the win.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been named on the eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award after registering 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances, split between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies, arguing players have the power to take VAR out of the equation rather than relying on referees. Guardiola has expressed frustration with VAR decisions against his side in past FA Cup finals, but maintains teams should focus on improving their own performance.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA will introduce debut patches on players' shirts at the 2026 World Cup, which will be removed after a player's first appearance and turned into collectable Topps trading cards as part of a new licensing deal with Fanatics replacing Panini from 2031.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Phil Foden has reached an agreement in principle on a new four-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2030, with an option for another year, replacing his contract due to expire next summer.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Jeremy Doku scored twice, including a 97th-minute equaliser, as Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton on Monday night. The result leaves City five points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand, denting their Premier League title hopes.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City defeated Burnley 1-0 to top the Premier League, knocking Arsenal off the summit and relegating Burnley back to the Championship. Erling Haaland scored in the opening five minutes, though City wasted chances and were at times tense in the second half.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →