Also known as: Erling Braut Haaland
Manchester City striker who scored in Nations League matches for Norway and won a controversial derby goal against Manchester United this season.
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Joy Online
Whether it be Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale or Erling Haaland, football has witnessed some iconic man buns over the years. …
‘New season, new trim’ – Haaland reveals buzzcutJoy Online
… That match will be vital for Enzo Maresca to give some game time to his players who played in the later stages of the World Cup, as Erling Haaland, Rodri, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly and Elliot Anderson were among those who did not travel to Asia.
Semenyo sets up Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico in SeoulJoy Online
… The club have taken an unfamiliar-looking group of 28 players for their three friendly matches across the globe, with Erling Haaland, new signing Elliot Anderson, Rayan Cherki and Nico O’Reilly enjoying time off after their exploits at the World Cup. …
Grealish misses Man City tour despite training returnJoy Online
… Last season, the pacier options of Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo fed striker Erling Haaland from out wide, with Rayan Cherki often preferred as the playmaker in an attacking midfield role. …
Foden signs new four-year Man City contractThe Ghanaian Times
… England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland each scored seven times. …
Mbappe wins World Cup Golden BootJoy Online
… England’s Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland of Norway scored seven times, while France forward Ousmane Dembele and English captain Harry Kane followed them in the list with six. …
Mbappe first to win World Cup Golden Boot twiceThe Ghanaian Times
… In the 86th minute, Erling Haaland struck the decisive blow, leaving the Ivorians wondering how a winnable contest had slipped through their fingers. …
The last few minutes! …how Africa let the World Cup slip awayThe Ghanaian Times
… In the 86th minute, Erling Haaland struck the decisive blow, leaving the Ivorians wondering how a winnable contest had slipped through their fingers. …
The last few minutes! …how Africa let the World Cup slip awayJoy Online
… Norway threatened after the break, seeing a goal by Torbjorn Heggem ruled out for Erling Haaland’s needless shove on Elliot Anderson, while David Moller Wolfe headed against the bar. …
2026 World Cup: England come from behind to beat Norway and reach semi-finalJoy Online
… Once the game starts I don’t think the players think about the pressure.” Norway’s team is packed with Premier League talent and experience, including Arsenal’s title-winning captain Martin Odegaard and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland. …
England favourites to reach semis, says Norway bossErling Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute with an apparent injury as Norway suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the late winner. Manchester City will await further news on Haaland's condition ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Sunday.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute with an apparent injury as Norway suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the late winner. Manchester City will await further news on Haaland's condition ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Sunday.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal won 2-1 against Norway in their second Nations League match, with Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos scoring for the visitors despite Erling Haaland's goal bringing Norway level. Cristiano Ronaldo remained unused on the bench for Portugal.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City came through an eight-goal match against Sunderland to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo among City's strikes.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season with a fifth consecutive league win in an eight-goal thriller.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR did not consider whether Enzo Fernández was offside when Erling Haaland's goal was awarded for Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the error made by VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, who failed to identify that Fernández interfered with opponents while in an offside position.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pro Ref has acknowledged an "error of judgement" in VAR's decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City in their derby victory over Manchester United, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review because of questions over whether Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, had interfered with play.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The video assistant referee Matt Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus have not been appointed for this weekend's Premier League games following Pro Ref's admission of an "error of judgement" in awarding Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City at Manchester United on Sunday. Pro Ref said the VAR should have recommended an on-field review regarding Enzo Fernandez's position and likely impact on play.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite City playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes after Phil Foden was sent off. The goal was contentious after a lengthy VAR check determined Haaland was onside while Enzo Fernandez, who was offside, was not deemed to be affecting play.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane scored his 55th Champions League goal and Michael Olise struck twice as Bayern Munich opened their campaign with a comfortable victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt. Jamal Musiala also scored, with his goal marking Bayern's 900th in European competition.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City's Erling Haaland has described Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo as "the perfect Premier League player" in a YouTube documentary, praising his physical attributes and total package. The pair, who joined forces after Semenyo's transfer from AFC Bournemouth, scored 17 and 27 goals respectively in the league and helped City win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo can play as a centre-forward to help manage Erling Haaland's workload during the 2026/27 season, noting that Haaland has played almost every minute this season and needs rest.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City kept their 100% winning record after three Premier League games with a win over newly promoted Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal of the match. City manager Enzo Maresca gave debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with Fernandez drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The 27-year-old Egypt international joins former City team-mate Savio at Spurs.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian player named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Manchester City. The forward's selection represents a landmark moment for Ghanaian football and caps a remarkable period since his move to the club.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has ditched his famous blonde hair for a buzzcut ahead of the new Premier League season, sharing the change on social media with teammates and former manager Pep Guardiola approving of the new look.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Omar Marmoush scored two goals in three minutes as Manchester City came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea, with Antoine Semenyo providing both assists.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but was left out of the squad travelling to Hong Kong and Seoul, as he continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in January while on loan at Everton. New manager Enzo Maresca has left open the possibility of reintegrating Grealish into the first team, with the 30-year-old approaching the final year of his contract.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi's eight. The Real Madrid forward is now the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of ten African teams advanced from group stage at the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, but one after another suffered elimination in closing moments of knockout matches, with goals conceded in the 86th, 89th, 92nd, 93rd minutes and extra time. Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jude Bellingham scored twice to inspire England to a comeback extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-final in Miami, sending them into the last four where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →