Erling Haaland has intensified the psychological tactics ahead of the World Cup by suggesting England are the ones carrying the burden as they prepare to meet Norway in Saturday’s quarter-final clash. Haaland has enjoyed an outstanding tournament, netting seven goals across four matches, including a brace in the last-16 victory over Brazil on Sunday. Norway […]
Continue ReadingWhen the match ended, the numbers seemed almost surreal. A nation of just 5.5 million inhabitants, returning to the global stage after nearly three decades away, had just overcome the five-time titleholders to secure a maiden quarter-final berth. During Norway’s triumph over Brazil on Sunday, there was barely a sliver separating the nimble footwork of […]
Continue ReadingErling Haaland reserves his most entertaining clips for Snapchat. Norway’s number nine, fresh from another decisive two-goal performance that eliminated Brazil from the World Cup, uploaded overnight snippets that appeared to show a celebration on the team bus. Haaland was ecstatic, swaying in the aisle and belting out a largely forgotten summer track by French […]
Continue ReadingThomas Tuchel, the head coach of England, is confident Reece James will be fit to face Norway in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final (22:00 BST). Tuchel’s options at right-back took another hit after Jarell Quansah was sent off in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Mexico, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen defender must sit out England’s next knockout contest […]
Continue ReadingThe pursuit of the hexa – a historic sixth World Cup crown – drags on. Sunday’s 2-1 round‑of‑16 defeat by Norway means Brazil have now gone six consecutive tournaments without lifting the trophy. Back home, some are already calling this streak the reverse hexa. Unsurprisingly, the reaction in Brazil has been savage. Neto, a former […]
Continue ReadingHours before the match began, a massive crowd of Norwegian fans had already assembled outside the arena, many wearing Viking headgear, brandishing oversized crimson banners, and belting out chants that have become a signature soundtrack of this tournament. There was a surge of anticipation, as expected, but also a deeper sentiment—conviction. A steady faith that […]
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