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Guardiola: Haaland can set new Champions League record

Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to break the Champions League's all-time scoring record after becoming the quickest player to reach 50 goals.

Soccer • 19 Sep

Cristiano Ronaldo of the Portugal National Team scores and celebrates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Hungary and Portugal at Puskas Arena on September 9, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.

Portugal edge Hungary to tighten grip on Group F

Portugal earned a 3-2 victory at Hungary in their World Cup qualifier to put them in control at the top of the Republic of Ireland's group.

Soccer • 11 Sep

Manchester City begin title quest with Wolves win

Erling Haaland and new signings Tijjani Reinders and Rayan Cherki combined as Manchester City thrashed Wolves 4-0 in their Premier League opener.

Soccer • 16 Aug

Erling Haaland considers 2024-25 a failure of a season for Manchester City

Haaland hoping FA Cup win can improve 'horrific season'

Reaching a third straight FA Cup final with Champions League qualification within reach is not enough for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who said the club had a "horrific season" as they missed out on their fifth Premier League title in a row.

Soccer • 15 May

Erling Haaland and Rodri watch last week's 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Haaland back in full training after ankle injury

Erling Haaland has returned to training with Manchester City following an ankle injury.

Soccer • 01 May

Erling Haaland may not feature again this season

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could be out of action for up to seven weeks, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

Soccer • 01 Apr

Haaland underwent initial tests on his ankle on Monday

Blow for City as Haaland set for spell on sidelines

Manchester City have been dealt a major injury blow with Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines

Soccer • 31 Mar

Erling Haaland is in a race against time to face Liverpool

Man City's Haaland a doubt for Liverpool clash

Manchester City are waiting on the fitness of top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool.

Soccer • 20 Feb

Erling Haaland was substituted after picking up a knock

Pep plays down Haaland knock, hails Marmoush treble

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week's Champions League trip to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 15 Feb

Arne Slot is happy to see Liverpool compete with the league's big spenders

Slot happy to see Liverpool compete with big spenders

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is happy he has a team which can compete with bigger-spending Premier League rivals.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Erling Haaland has signed a near ten-year deal with Manchester City

Haaland signs new 10-year deal with City until 2034

Manchester City have agreed a new contract with Erling Haaland that will see the striker commit the vast majority of his career to the Premier League club.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Guardiola insists he still has faith in Haaland

Pep Guardiola has backed Erling Haaland to deliver as he seeks to turn around Manchester City's poor form, but has not ruled out January signings.

Soccer • 21 Dec 24

Haaland contorted his body to score a backheel volley against Sparta Prague

Erling Ibrahimovic? Pep likens star to Swedish legend

Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland after the striker's "fantastic" backheel volley in Manchester City's 5-0 Champions League win over Sparta Prague.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Erling Haaland steers home Manchester City's fourth goal

Haaland helps City set new unbeaten European record

Erling Haaland maintained his phenomenal Champions League scoring rate with two more as Manchester City eased to a 5-0 win over Sparta Prague.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

Rodri suffered the injury in Sunday's feisty draw with Arsenal

City face Rodri blow as Wright calls Haaland a 'coward'

Manchester City midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season after initial tests showed he sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, according to reports.

Soccer • 23 Sep 24

Erling Haaland has been formidable this season

Arsenal can only laugh at Haaland's form - Jorginho

Jorginho admitted his Arsenal team-mates can only laugh at Erling Haaland's extraordinary form.

Soccer • 17 Sep 24

Erling Haaland (L) battles with the Republic of Ireland's Nathan Collins

Post denies Haaland history as City battle back to win

The phenomenal Erling Haaland took his Manchester City goal tally to 99 as the champions recovered from a first-minute setback to beat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday.

Soccer • 14 Sep 24

Roy Keane labelled the Manchester City striker a "spoiled brat".

Keane unimpressed by 'spoiled brat' Erling Haaland

Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Erling Haaland by labelling the Manchester City striker a "spoiled brat".

Soccer • 05 May 24

Haaland injury fears as striker limps out of training

Erling Haaland has limped out of training while on international duty with Norway.

Soccer • 19 Mar 24

'If Haaland is not scoring that is good but they have other options to do that,' says the outgoing Liverpool manager

Klopp focusing beyond Van Dijk battle with Haaland

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool cannot pin all of their hopes on Virgil van Dijk shutting down Erling Haaland when the title rivals Manchester City visit Anfield.

Soccer • 09 Mar 24

Virgil van Dijk (L) and Erling Haaland will cross paths at Anfield on Sunday

Liverpool's Van Dijk relishing battle with Haaland

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is relishing his forthcoming personal challenge with Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Erling Haaland has long been linked to Real Madrid

Haaland 'happy at City' but won't rule out Madrid move

Erling Haaland has refused to rule out a move from Manchester City despite stressing his happiness at the club.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Erling Haaland (L) saved the day for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola

Guardiola grateful for Haaland after nervy win

Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City side needed the killer instinct of Erling Haaland after they edged out Brentford 1-0 in a nervy home encounter that left his side one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Soccer • 22 Feb 24

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (L) and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino

Guardiola relaxed about Haaland's wasteful display

Pep Guardiola refused to blame Erling Haaland for wasting chances after Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Saturday.

Soccer • 17 Feb 24

The return of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne has spearheaded Man City's title push

Haaland and De Bruyne return is massive for City - Ake

Nathan Ake recognises Manchester City are now in a powerful position thanks to the return to form and fitness of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.

Soccer • 12 Feb 24