Norway and Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland revealed that Italy’s unorthodox attempts to put him off, including pinching his bum, “fired him up” for a performance which booked his nation’s spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Ronaldo, who has won the European Championship and two Nations League titles with Portugal, is still to add a World Cup to a trophy haul that includes five Champions Leagues and league titles in England, Spain and Italy.

Erling Haaland claimed one of Italy's players kept grabbing his bum during Sunday night's clash with the pair coming to blows before Norway secured a dominant victory

ERLING HAALAND accused Gianluca Mancini of “touching his a**” during Norway’s thumping win over Italy. The pair clashed in the first period before Norway piled in four

Three Manchester City stars were included in the squads for Italy and Norway as the two countries met on the final matchday of World Cup qualifying. Norway had all but qualified for the World Cup prior to the contest, with Italy needing to win 9-0 to beat them to top spot.

As the best pure goal scorer of the current generation, Erling Haaland now has a record that neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi have come close to matching in their illustrious careers.

For Mahamadou Sangaré, it was all about football. Growing up in Bamako, Mali – one of West Africa’s most dangerous places – the making of such a talented boy didn’t come without its

Erling Haaland is in incredible form for Manchester City and Norway and is eyeing up a record-breaking season in front of goal.

Erling Haaland struck again with great force this Sunday evening. The Manchester City striker scored a brace with Norway on Italy’s turf (4-1), allowing his team to officially secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup!

Harry Kane has admitted he wants to win the Ballon d'Or and compared himself to Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland as the strikers battle for glory. Kane is one goal off matching Pele's international haul and will hope to match or better the Brazilian when England face Albania in their final World Cup qualifier on Sunday night as the Three Lions look to maintain their 100% record.

Norway striker Erling Haaland has accused Italy's Gianluca Mancini of constantly grabbing him during the match.