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Erling Haaland celebrates scoring Norway's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford. (AP Photo)

The goofy Viking: How Haaland won the internet's heart, one viral clip at a time

July 13, 2026 9:34 pm

With self-deprecating humour and his antics on Snapchat, the hulking hero of Gen Z fans from South America to Russia and China to Norway, has scored goals and added millions of fans wearing success lightly. Norway's exit didn't end the adoration for him.

England's Jude Bellingham, second from left, scores against Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland (1) as Kristoffer Ajer (3), Torbjoern Heggem (17), Sander Berge (8) and Martin Oedegaard (10) look on during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Norway and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo)

FIFA World Cup: Jude Bellingham's brace helps England beat Norway in quarters

July 12, 2026 6:29 am

There was controversy about whether England's first goal should have stood because the ball appeared to hit the FIFA sky cam in the build up to the goal.

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) shoots and scores their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo)

How do you solve the problem of Haaland's goal mania?

July 10, 2026 10:52 pm

Tuchel needs to get his back 4 personnel right - juggling Ezri Konsa, Djed Spence, John Stones, Nico O'Reilly and Dan Burn, while looking to cut off the supply from Odegaard

‘Haaland's long lost sister’: Norway striker’s ‘lookalike’ viral amid World Cup; he reacts

July 08, 2026 1:53 pm

It all started when Instagram creator Emma Kate Willman uploaded what was meant to be a straightforward hair tutorial, showing viewers how to French braid their hair.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in joint lead. (AP Photo)

Golden Boot race 2026: Messi gets into lead ahead of Mbappe; Harry Kane, Haaland running close

July 04, 2026 8:35 am

FIFA's tie-breaker rules place the Frenchman ahead of his rival on assists, but a single goal from Kane or Haaland could change everything

(Standing, from left): COO of Norway Chess, Benedicte Westre Skog and co-founder of Chess Mates, Morten Borge. (Sitting): Erling Haaland and CEO of Norway Chess, Kjell Madland. (Photo: Norway Chess)

Why Erling Haaland is backing chess and the sport's new Total Chess World Championship

March 19, 2026 7:54 pm

Haaland has joined hands with Norwegian businessman Morten Borge, to establish a company called Chess Mates, which will be a significant owner of Norway Chess.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland missed a penalty in the second half on Thursday. (Reuters)

'We're not same team anymore': Haaland demands adaptation from struggling Man City, says 'I have to take more responsibility'

September 14, 2025 1:29 pm

Manchester City went trophyless for the first time in eight years in 2024-25 season.

Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres in action during a friendly football match against their Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Hong Kong Football Festival at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. (AP Photo)

Haaland, Isak, Gyokeres, Ekitike... maybe Sesko: Premier League is now home to elite tall centre-forwards & here's why it's significant

August 04, 2025 9:46 am

The profiles of centre-forwards have kept changing through times, teams and tactics; functions were defined and redefined. The contemporary avatar should perform the functions of both the classical centre-forward as well as the false nine.