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14 Oct

Liverpool Boss Klopp Explains Why ‘Special’ Haaland Is The World’s Best Striker As He Compares Man City Star To Ibrahimovic

Wontumi2SportsErling Haaland, Jurgen Klopp, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Jurgen Klopp says Erling Haaland's is the world's best striker as the Liverpool boss looks to stop the Manchester City man this weekend. Haaland already has 20 goals this season City star was rested in midweek Klopp compares Norwegian to Ibrahimovic WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking at a press conference ahead of Liverpool's meeting with Manchester City this weekend, Klopp explained why Haaland's all-round skillset made him "special" among centre-forwards. He compared the City star to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but suggested he had not seen a striker quite so complete at such a young age. WHAT THEY SAID: Asked by GOAL…

19 Mar

Guardiola Responds To Talk Of Man City Move For Haaland In Summer Transfer Window

Wontumi2SportsBorussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola

The Blues are said to be one of several sides mulling over an approach for a striker that has continued to catch the eye at Borussia Dortmund Pep Guardiola has been quizzed on Manchester City’s reported interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, but is reluctant to be drawn on whether a big-money raid could be launched for the Norway international this summer. Prolific exploits from the 20-year-old frontman have seen him enjoy a meteoric rise to prominence, with leading sides from across Europe now falling over themselves in an effort to get to the front of a transfer queue.…

10 Mar

‘Maybe It’s Karma’ – Haaland Reveals Why He Shouted In Bono’s Face After Scoring Penalty That Enraged Sevilla Players

Wontumi2SportsBono, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, Erling Haaland, Sevilla

The Norwegian striker has explained his antagonistic celebration after netting his second goal in the Champions League tie Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has revealed why he shouted in Bono's face after scoring a penalty that left a number of Sevilla players enraged. Haaland scored both of Dortmund's goals in a 2-2 draw with Sevilla on Tuesday night, taking his overall tally in the Champions League to 20 in 14 games. However, there was more than a touch of controversy over his second goal, which came via a penalty retake, as the Norwegian celebrated by taunting opposition goalkeeper Bono.

19 Jan

‘Haaland Would Carry Man Utd Over Title Line’ – Chadwick Picks Dream Signing Amid Martial Doubts

Wontumi2SportsErling Haaland, Luke Chadwick, Manchester United

The former Red Devils winger would love to see a prolific Norwegian striker at Old Trafford, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lacking a leading frontman Erling Haaland would be a dream signing for Manchester United, says Luke Chadwick, with the Borussia Dortmund striker considered to possess the ability that would carry the Red Devils over a title-winning line. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put his side in contention for a Premier League crown this season. United lead the way through 18 games, but few expected them to be scaling such heights and they are still viewed by many as a work in…

14 Dec

‘I Was Bewitched By Ronaldo & Ibrahimovic!’ – Dortmund Star Haaland Eager To ‘Imitate’ Superstar Duo

Wontumi2SportsCristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ahead of collecting the Golden Boy award, the Norwegian discussed his admiration towards two modern-day legends and his Champions League aspirations Erling Haaland has admitted to being "bewitched" by Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a youngster, while expressing a desire to "imitate" the superstar duo as his career progresses. Haaland is still just 20 but has quickly established himself as one of Europe's top strikers and will collect Tuttosport's Golden Boy award on Monday. Since joining Dortmund from Salzburg in January, the Norway international has scored 23 times in the Bundesliga - including a hat-trick on his debut against…