Abhinav Dutta

Manchester, UK

Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland has confirmed his transfer to Manchester City. Having scored a brace in Norway's 3-2 win against Scandinavian rivals Sweden in the Nations League yesterday, the striker did not waste any time in announcing the long-awaited transfer. In a move written in the stars, young Erling looks to continue the family legacy with the Manchester club. Also Read: Liverpool complete paperwork for Darwin Nunez, striker to be announced soon,Erling's father, Alfie used to shift between right-back and midfield for Manchester City in the early 2000s before Roy Keane's vicious two-footed challenge in a derby clash would eventually end his spell with the then Maine Road-based club. Haaland Sr. once famously admitted to hating United and their players setting the scene for a revenge plot for the ages. Although talk of bad blood between the Haalands and City's cross-town rivals has been set aside for the moment, it is likely to veer its head when the two clubs clash in the coming season. Erling, for his part, has shied away from adding to this particular discussion, focusing instead on his admiration for the club and the tippy-tappy hot stuff Pep Guardiola's wards churn out on a weekly basis: ,“There are so many world-class players in this squad and Pep [Guardiola] is one of the greatest managers of all-time, so I believe I am in the right place to fulfil my ambitions. I want to score goals, win trophies and improve as a footballer and I am confident I can do that here,” quotes The Guardian. The 21-year-old forward joins from Borussia Dortmund on a £51.5 million ($62.78 million) transfer, bolstering City's already plentiful attacking riches. After scoring 86 goals in 89 appearances for The Black and Yellows, Haaland will look to bring his freakish goalscoring ability to the hard lands of the Premier League. Joining on a five-year deal on a reported £375,000 a week (plus bonuses), the Norwegian brings a different dimension to Pep's side, allowing for more direct forward transitions and a proven presence inside the box, something City has lacked since the departure of Sergio Aguero. Also Read: Man City's Gabriel Jesus has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal,Having missed out on Harry Kane's signature last season, the Premier League champions have drafted in two forwards of differing qualities. While Haaland is the more conventional centre-forward, Argentine Julian Alvarez (signed from River Plate) is a more Guardiolaesque forward, often dropping deep in the manner of a False 9!

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<ul>
 <li>Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland confirms his transfer to Man City</li>
 <li>the 21-year-old joins on a £51.5 million move from Borussia Dortmund</li>
 <li>Following in his father's footsteps, Haaland's contract runs till 2027</li>
</ul>

Opoyi Central

Bring The Kippax: Erling Haaland confirms Manchester City transfer

ErlingHaaland

ManchesterCity

PremierLeague

ManchesterUnited

Football

Soccer

Sports

Norway

Shiladitya Ray

London, UK

Arsenal have reportedly come to an agreement on personal terms with wantaway Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, and the Gunner's are prepared to offer the Brazilian a massive pay hike in order to lure him away from the Etihad. As per Football Insider, Mikel Arteta's side want to make Jesus their marquee attacking signing this summer, with the likes of Alexandre Lacazette leaving the club and doubts over Eddie Nketiah's future. Also read | Messi scores the second 5-goal haul of his career against Estonia | Watch,The publication, citing sources at Arsenal, further reported that the Gunners have offered Jesus a long-term deal, as well as a substantial pay hike, and that the club has set aside £45 million for the signing. Although a fee has not yet been agreed with City, the two clubs are expected to be in contact for formal negotiations soon. As for Jesus' wages, The Sun has reported that Arsenal are willing to offer the 23-year-old a weekly wage of £190,000 plus bonuses, more than double of what the Brazilian earns at City. Beyond the lucrative financials, however, a move to Arsenal would also be a boon for Jesus, who has found himself not getting as much game time as he would like under Pep Guardiola. Also read | James Milner chooses Liverpool, accepts reduced salary: Report,To compound matters, City's signings of Julian Alvarez and the prolific Erling Haaland is likely to send Jesus further down the pecking order. Additionally, with Jesus entering the final 12 months of his contract with City, the club may have no option but to cash in on the Brazilian this summer to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer in 2023. At Arsenal, Jesus would almost be guaranteed a spot in the starting XI, with the Gunners currently lacking an out-and-out centre forward, and it would make perfect sense for the Brazilian to secure a move to London.

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<ul>
 <li>Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus</li>
 <li>The Gunners are willing to offer a massive pay hike to the Brazilian</li>
 <li>A move would make sense, with Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez joining City</li>
</ul>

Man City's Gabriel Jesus has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal

Arsenal

MikelArteta

PepGuardiola

World

Porto, Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his world record-extending 116th and 117th goals for Portugal on Sunday. Erling Haaland got his 17th and 18th at a faster rate for Norway. Gavi opened his Spain account at age 17. Ronaldo had gone five games and nearly nine months without an international goal until Portugal routed Switzerland 4-0 in the Nations League on Sunday. After scoring twice in four first-half minutes, Ronaldo missed two more good chances before halftime, had a goal disallowed for a late offside flag and forced Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel into two good saves late in a lopsided League A game between World Cup-bound teams in Lisbon. It’s now 117 goals in 188 international games for the 37-year-old Ronaldo heading to his fifth World Cup in November. Portugal is in a group with South Korea, Uruguay and Ghana. Erling Haaland has 18 goals in 19 games for Norway after scoring twice in a 2-1 win at Sweden in League B to show why the 21-year-old forward might be the biggest talent missing in Qatar. There was a first international goal for teenage Gavi in an eighth international game for Barcelona’s latest midfield prospect, and Spain drew 2-2 at the Czech Republic in League A. Gavi’s curling left-foot shot between two defenders in first-half stoppage time in Prague leveled a fourth-minute opener for the Czech Republic by Jakub Pešek. The Czechs led again when Jan Kuchta scored in the 66th with an audacious chip over advancing goalkeeper Unai Simon. Spain drew level, again late, when Inigo Martinez’s 90th-minute header was checked to have crossed the goal-line. Portugal now leads top-tier Group 2 with four points after drawing 1-1 at Spain on Thursday. Switzerland has now lost three games and drawn one in 2022 and it gets no easier hosting Spain and Portugal in Geneva next week. The Swiss had an apparent goal ruled out early on, for a handball spotted on video review, before Portugal led in the 14th. William Carvalho reacted to a loose ball after Kobel parried Ronaldo’s free kick that was deflected. ,Ronaldo scored with an emphatic shot when the ball was laid back to him by Diogo Jota, then pounced on a close-range rebound after Kobel saved from Jota. LEAGUE B,Two prolific scorers were on the mark in Group 4 for leader Norway and second-place Serbia. Haaland, whose penalty beat Serbia on Thursday, scored again from the spot in the first half at Sweden. He extended the lead in the 69th, advancing to score with an angled shot. Serbia won 4-1 against visiting Slovenia, and Aleksandar Mitrović opened the scoring midway through the first half. It was a 45th international goal in 73 games for the 27-year-old Fulham forward. Also Read: Lionel Messi: 'No doubt' that Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or,Mitrović’s previous goal for Serbia was in November when his 90th-minute winner in Portugal sent Serbia to the World Cup and put Ronaldo and his teammates into the playoffs. ,Serbia is in a World Cup group with Brazil, Switzerland and Cameroon. Also Read: Manchester United look at major squad shake-up after disappointing season,LEAGUES C AND D,Greece leads third-tier Group 2 after a second straight 1-0 win for coach Gus Poyet’s team, this time at Kosovo. In the same group, Cyprus drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland. In Group 4, Georgia leads with six points after winning 5-2 at Bulgaria. North Macedonia trails Georgia by two points after its 2-0 win at Gibraltar. There was one game Sunday in the seven-nation tier in League D. Malta won 2-0 at San Marino.

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Spain drew level, again late, when Inigo Martinez’s 90th-minute header was checked to have crossed the goal-line.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Portugal now leads top-tier Group 2 with four points after drawing 1-1 at Spain on Thursday.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Switzerland has now lost three games and drawn one in 2022 and it gets no easier hosting Spain and Portugal in Geneva next week.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Swiss had an apparent goal ruled out early on, for a handball spotted on video review, before Portugal led in the 14th. William Carvalho reacted to a loose ball after Kobel parried Ronaldo’s free kick that was deflected. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Ronaldo scored with an emphatic shot when the ball was laid back to him by Diogo Jota, then pounced on a close-range rebound after Kobel saved from Jota.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"LEAGUE B\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Two prolific scorers were on the mark in Group 4 for leader Norway and second-place Serbia.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Haaland, whose penalty beat Serbia on Thursday, scored again from the spot in the first half at Sweden. He extended the lead in the 69th, advancing to score with an angled shot.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Serbia won 4-1 against visiting Slovenia, and Aleksandar Mitrović opened the scoring midway through the first half. It was a 45th international goal in 73 games for the 27-year-old Fulham forward.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/lionel-messi-no-doubt-that-karim-benzema-deserves-to-win-the-ballon-dor\\\">Lionel Messi: 'No doubt' that Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Mitrović’s previous goal for Serbia was in November when his 90th-minute winner in Portugal sent Serbia to the World Cup and put Ronaldo and his teammates into the playoffs. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Serbia is in a World Cup group with Brazil, Switzerland and Cameroon.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/manchester-united-look-at-major-squad-shake-up-after-disappointing-season\\\">Manchester United look at major squad shake-up after disappointing season</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"LEAGUES C AND D\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Greece leads third-tier Group 2 after a second straight 1-0 win for coach Gus Poyet’s team, this time at Kosovo. In the same group, Cyprus drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In Group 4, Georgia leads with six points after winning 5-2 at Bulgaria. North Macedonia trails Georgia by two points after its 2-0 win at Gibraltar.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"There was one game Sunday in the seven-nation tier in League D. Malta won 2-0 at San Marino.\"}}]}

Deeksha Sharma

<ul>
 <li>Ronaldo added to his record goal tally</li>
 <li>He scored twice in four first-half minutes</li>
 <li>Gavi opened his Spain account at age 17</li>
</ul>

Nations League round-up: Ronaldo extends goal tally, Haaland,Gavi score

CristianoRonaldo

NationsLeague

Portugal

Switzerland

Ronaldo

Berlin,Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Frustrated and disappointed by its failure to live up to expectations this season, Borussia Dortmund is already looking ahead to the next.Star player Erling Haaland won’t be there to score a goal a game after his transfer was agreed Tuesday with Manchester City, but his loss was expected and the club has moved to address problems in other areas.Defenders Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck are joining from Bayern Munich and Freiburg, respectively. The hope is they can help shore up a defense that has conceded 51 goals in the Bundesliga so far — the worst record for any team in the top seven.Dortmund also moved to soften the blow of Haaland’s departure by announcing the signing of forward Karim Adeyemi from Salzburg, though he is seen more as a replacement for Jadon Sancho, who left the previous summer for Manchester United.All three new arrivals are Germany internationals. Together with other targets they are supposed to raise the level of the team and instill a winning mentality.“The aim is to create a group that is able to win big games,” Dortmund coach Marco Rose said. “We want to align ourselves in such a way that we ultimately have the chance to attack at the top.”Too often this season, Rose’s team simply failed to compete in big games, getting knocked out in the group stage of the Champions League, then falling to Rangers at the first hurdle in the Europa League.Second-division St. Pauli knocked Dortmund out the quarterfinals of the German Cup, while its league campaign was undone by losses to Bayern, Leipzig, Hertha Berlin, Freiburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Bayer Leverkusen racked up a 5-2 win in Dortmund. There were also dropped points against Cologne, Bochum and Augsburg.Dortmund hosts Hertha on Saturday for its final league game. While Hertha is fighting for survival, Dortmund has little to play for after blowing its chance of challenging perennial champion Bayern for the title.Dortmund’s 3-1 loss in Munich on April 23 only confirmed what had long been apparent — that Bayern would win its 10th consecutive league crown. Even those at Bayern bemoaned the lack of a worthy challenge this season.Dortmund fans were left questioning the players’ will to fight for the club’s aims.“I didn’t have the feeling that the team squeezed everything out of itself this year,” Dortmund managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke told a radio show hosted by local newspaper “Ruhr Nachrichten.”The three signings so far are unlikely to conclude Dortmund’s summer transfer activity. Sebastian Kehl is taking over from Michael Zorc as sporting director and his first priority will be to find a goal-scorer that can compensate somewhat for Haaland’s loss.Former Eintracht Frankfurt forward Sebastian Haller (now at Ajax), Hugo Ekitike (Reims) and Adam Hlozek (Sparta Prague) are all reported targets.“We need someone we can rely on so we’re competitive,” Kehl said. “Speed is important in modern soccer, but we also need a certain physicality.”Other potential targets are Wolfsburg midfielder Xaver Schlager, Hoffenheim defender David Raum, or Borussia Mönchengladbach left back Ramy Bensebaini, who would be reunited with former Gladbach coach Rose.Roman Bürki, Axel Witsel, Marcel Schmelzer, Marin Pongracic and Brazilian midfielder Reinier are all set to leave the club, while the futures of defenders Nico Schulz and Manuel Akanji are uncertain. The latter is reportedly in contact with Manchester United. Portugal left back Raphaël Guerreiro is another who could potentially leave.Bayern will also move to strengthen its squad, so it remains to be seen if Dortmund’s rebuild can bring it any closer to the Bavarian powerhouse.“The same champion 10 years in a row, it can’t go on like this forever,” Watzke said.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports___Ciarán Fahey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cfaheyAP

Dortmund licks wounds, pivots to rebuild for next season

Berlín

BorussiaDortmund

Wolverhampton, UK

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Wednesday finally broke his silence on the imminent arrival of Erling Haaland after his the Citizens thrashed Wolves 5-1 to remain top of the Premier League. When asked about Haaland's imminent arrival during his post-match press conference, Guardiola told Sky Sports, A good signing for the future come for many years hopefully. I'm pretty sure he'll adapt perfectly for our team. I like to work with good players, they make you a good manager. Incredible young talent, we'll help him settle as good as possible. Also read | Coppa Italia: Inter beat Juventus 4-2 in final to keep double hopes alive,The Spaniard went on to express his satisfaction with the result against Wolves and his team's performance, but rued missed opportunities that could have resulted in even more goals for his free-scoring side. Commenting on Kevin De Bruyne's stellar performance that saw the Belgian score a 17-minute hattrick before adding a fourth, Guardiola said, I am disappointed for him because he missed the fifth goal, [the one that hit] the post. Also read | PL: Chelsea beat 10-man Leeds 3-0, strengthening top-four bid,He then immediately went on to heap praise on De Bruyne, saying, What can I say? In the second part of the league [he] was beyond perfect. He is always so generous and has the sense to make an assist but I think this season he also has the sense to be prolific and score goals. He won the game against Chelsea, he scored against Real Madrid. He has been decisive in scoring goals - this is what the greatest do. I am very pleased for him, scoring four goals in the decisive part of the league is so important, the Spaniard added. Also read | Aston Villa on brink of closing deal to keep Philippe Coutinho: Reports,Guardiola and City indeed have reasons to be pleased: after routing Newcastle 5-0 on Sunday, the impeccable Citizens hammered Wolves 5-1, taking their goal difference to +7 over Liverpool. While Guardiola and his men currently sit top of the Premier League with a three-point cushion over second-placed Liverpool, City's superior goal difference is yet another safety net for the reigning champions in the title race that is increasingly looking likely to go down to the wire.

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<ul>
 <li>Pep Guardiola on Wednesday finally commented on Erling Haaland's transfer</li>
 <li>He tipped Haaland to be a perfect fit for Manchester City</li>
 <li>Haaland is set to join City in summer</li>
</ul>

'He'll adapt perfectly': Guardiola breaks silence on Haaland transfer

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Kevin De Bruyne on Wednesday hinted at the impending arrival of Erling Haaland to Manchester City after completing an emphatic hattrick against Wolves, striking a pose made iconic by 21-year-old Norwegian striker. City travelled to the Molineux Stadium on Wednesday to play a decisive match in the Premier League title race, but the reigning champions grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck after an early scare. De Bruyne opened the scoring for City in the 4th minute, but Wolves hit back quickly through Leander Dendoncker in the 11th minute. Also read | PL: Chelsea beat 10-man Leeds 3-0, strengthening top-four bid,Instead of bringing Wolves back into the game, however, the equaliser sparked life into City, who scored two goals in quick succession to establish a comfortable lead. De Bruyne re-established City's lead in the 16th minute from a rebound before completing his hattrick in spectacular fashion in the 23rd minute. Having completed his hattrick, his first in the Premier League and the second of his career, De Bruyne struck a pose made iconic by the prolific Haaland. Also read | Aston Villa on brink of closing deal to keep Philippe Coutinho: Reports,The Belgian midfield maestro went on to net yet another goal after his hattrick, and his tribute to Haaland was a fitting one, with the 21-year-old expected to set the Premier League on fire next season. Since joining Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, Haaland has netted a whopping 85 goals in 88 appearances, and does not like like slowing down any time soon. Given his prolific goal scoring rate, Haaland's reported €60 million move to City is being considered a steal, with the forward estimated to have a market valuation of over €150 million. Haaland will reportedly sign a long-term deal with City that will keep him at Manchester till June 2027. The deal is expected to be officially announced some time this week.

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<ul>
 <li>Kevin De Bruyne scored four goals against Wolves on Wednesday</li>
 <li>He marked the occasion by imitating Erling Haaland's iconic meditation celebration</li>
 <li>Haaland is set to join Manchester City in the summer</li>
</ul>

A warm welcome: De Bruyne hits Erling Haaland celebration after 4-goal haul

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Erling Haaland is on the verge of joining Manchester City in a mega-deal. The Premier League champions have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund to recruit the striker after opting to pay his release clause. Haaland is expected to sign a five-year deal after undergoing a physical on Monday. It is a deal that will pique the curiosity of football fans everywhere, but for Haaland, it is just a return to where it all began. Also read: Analysis: Is Haaland and Man City really the dream ticket?,Alf-Inge Haaland, the 21-year-old’s father completed a relocation to City a month before his birth in July 2000. Haaland Sr. joined a completely different City two decades ago. The club had spent a lengthy period in the despair through the 1980s and 1990s, sliding into the third division of English football for the first time in their existence in 1998, while still playing at their former home at Maine Road. Nevertheless, Haaland also joined a squad that was riding high after back-to-back promotions to the Premier League under manager Joe Royle. A core of the same group that had been losing games to the likes of York City and Wycombe Wanderers 18 months before was about to rub hands with Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea once again. As a result, Royle sought to add some top-tier experience, and versatile Norwegian international Haaland was towards the top of his wanted list. Alfie joined Nottingham Forest in December 1993 after rising through the ranks at his local club Bryne, where Erling would also make his debut. He went on to play in three Premier League seasons at the City Ground, scoring six goals in the last one in 1996/97. ,Also read: EA and FIFA end their partnership after almost 3 decades,That cleared the way for a transfer to Leeds United, where he scored seven goals in 1997/98. Haaland's flexibility came back to haunt him in 1999/2000, when he was reduced to a squad utility position and only made 13 league games for a Leeds team that reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals. A fresh challenge was required. City's close season spending included former AC Milan great and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah, who would create an intriguing attack combo with record signing Paulo Wanchope. Long-serving defender Richard Edghill was deprived of captaincy after a dreadful performance in a match, in which he scored an own goal in a 2-1 loss to Coventry City. Haaland was given the captain's armband and led City to a 2-1 victory over his previous side Leeds in his debut game as captain. In October, the Norwegian scored his second goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Bradford City. From that point on, Haaland's leadership of an unbalanced City side earned accolades, but points were few. City were relegated after a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town in their last game of the season. Their captain was injured for that game and was nearing the end of his playing career. Haaland made four substitute appearances for City in December and January in 2001/02. After fruitless recovery attempts towards the conclusion of the next season, he called it quits on his top-level career.

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<ul>
 <li>Erling Haaland has signed a mega-deal with Manchester City for the next five years</li>
 <li>His motivation to move to &nbsp;City is his father who previously played for the club</li>
 <li>Haaland Sr. was club captain until injuries forced him to call quits on his career</li>
</ul>

Who is Alf-Inge Haaland?

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Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed that they have struck a deal with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and Erling Haaland will join the Etihad club on July 1. While the details of the deal are not official yet, the Premier League title-favourites are tipped to aquire the Norwegian striker's services €60 million ($63 million) for five years. ,Also read: Manager Pep Guardiola mum about Erling Haaland's Manchester City transfer,Haaland comes to the Premier League after spending about four years in Germany, where he scored 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund and 29 for Red Bull Salzburg. But Manchester is not new territory for him. The 21-year-old's father Alf-Inge played for City from 2000 to 2003. He also played for the Nottingham Forest and Leeds in the 1990s. The Haaland's were in England during the period. ,Haaland was born in England — in Leeds, which is a short drive from Manchester in the north of the country. As a kid, Erling Haaland was pictured wearing a City jersey. Also read: Manchester City and Liverpool's PL title dream in Steven Gerrard's hands?,A family disaster in 2004 forced the Haalands to leave England. Erling was three at the time when his parents took him to their hometown in Norway. This was where he spent the rest of his childhood. Alf-Inge scored 18 Premier League goals. His career ended after a knee injury. Alf-Inge Haaland had also suffered another injury to his other leg that was caused by an infamous tackle by Manchester United captain Roy Keane,Now following his fathers footsteps, Haaland will arrive at the Etihad, hoping to make noise in Europe. He is also expected to play a key role in the club's pursuit of a first Champions League title. ,Also Read | Klopp on Haaland's move to City: Many different ways to win a football game,“I wish he was coming back home here to Leeds — this is his birthplace — but I understand the decision for him to go to Man City,” said Leeds manager Jesse Marsch, an American who coached Haaland when they were at Austrian team Salzburg. “Credit to them for getting that done,” Marsch added. “I always wish the best for Erling, he is an incredible human being.”

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<ul>
 <li>Manchester City confirmed that they have struck a deal Borussia Dortmund on Haaland's transfer</li>
 <li>City are tipped to aquire the Norwegian striker's services&nbsp;€60 million</li>
 <li>Haaland comes to the Premier League after spending about four years in Germany</li>
</ul>

In his father's footsteps: Erling Haaland at Manchester City

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Germany

Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed that they have come to an agreement with Borussia Dortmund on Erling Haaland's transfer. As per the deal, the Norwegian striker will join the Etihad-based club on July 1. ,City, after a disappointing Champions League campaign, are eyeing their third Premier League title in four years. Pep Guardiola's men sit on top of the points table, leading arch-rivals Liverpool by three points. They will play the Wolves on Thursday. ,Also read: Manager Pep Guardiola mum about Erling Haaland's Manchester City transfer,Favourites for the PL glory this year, City have already taken a big step towards filling Sergio Aguero's, who left for Barcelona before retiring, shoes. Haaland is currently one of the most exciting No 9s and comes to England after scoring 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund since joining the Bundesliga giants in January 2020. Manchester City can confirm that we have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of striker Erling Haaland to the Club on 1st July 2022. The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player, the Premier League giants tweeted. ,Also read: Manchester City and Liverpool's PL title dream in Steven Gerrard's hands?,Reports on Monday suggested that Erling Haaland had undergone a medical after agreeing personal terms with City. ,Manager Pep Guardiola, without confirming the deal, had hinted towards Haaland's transfer. ,Also Read | Klopp on Haaland's move to City: Many different ways to win a football game,Everybody knows the situation. I shouldn't talk because I don't like to talk about the future or next season. Borussia Dortmund and Man City told me I'm not allowed to say anything until it's completely done, Guardiola said at the press conference on the eve of his side's match against Wolves. City are tipped to secure Haaland's services for €60 million ($63 million) for a five-year contract. The Norway national represented RB Salzburg before joining Dortmund in 2022. His father Alf-Inge played for City from 2000 to 2003.

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<ul>
 <li>Manchester City are tipped to secure Haaland's services for €60 million ($63 million)</li>
 <li>"The transfer remains subject to the Club finalising terms with the player," the club tweeted</li>
 <li>Reports on Monday suggested that Erling Haaland had undergone a medical</li>
</ul>

Man City confirm Erling Haaland deal, striker to arrive at Etihad on July 1

International

Pep Guardiola on Tuesday said that he cannot comment on Erling Haaland's move to Manchester City until 'it's completely done'. The Norway striker, one of the hottest property in the sport currently, is set to leave Borussia Dortmund to join the Etihad camp that is looking for Sergio Aguero's replacement. ,City are tipped to secure Haaland's services for €60 million ($63 million) for a five-year contract. The 21-year-old comes to the Premier League, having scored 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund since joining the Bundesliga giants in January 2020. Also read: Manchester City and Liverpool's PL title dream in Steven Gerrard's hands?,While there is no official confirmation yet, Man City manager Guardiola dropped a hint that Haaland will be joining Manchester City. Reports on Monday suggested that the Norway No 9 had undergone a medical after agreeing personal terms with the Premier League champions. Everybody knows the situation, said Guardiola. I shouldn't talk because I don't like to talk about the future or next season. Borussia Dortmund and Man City told me I'm not allowed to say anything until it's completely done, Guardiola said at the press conference on the eve of his side's match against Wolves. Also Read | Klopp on Haaland's move to City: Many different ways to win a football game,I'd love to talk but they tell me don't say anything until (after) the legal actions. We'll have time to talk, not because I don't want to, he added. ,Haaland represented RB Salzburg before joining Dortmund. His father Alf-Inge played for City from 2000 to 2003. ,Also Read | Will Cristiano Ronaldo remain at Manchester United? David Beckham hopes so,“I wish he was coming back home here to Leeds — this is his birthplace — but I understand the decision for him to go to Man City,” said Leeds manager Jesse Marsch, an American who coached Haaland when they were at Austrian team Salzburg. “Credit to them for getting that done,” Marsch added. “I always wish the best for Erling, he is an incredible human being.”

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<ul>
 <li>Pep Guardiola said that he cannot comment on Erling Haaland's move to Manchester City</li>
 <li>City are tipped to secure Haaland's services for €60 million ($63 million)</li>
 <li>Haaland scored 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund since joining them in January 2020</li>
</ul>

Manager Pep Guardiola mum about Erling Haaland's Manchester City transfer

Shuvrajit Das Biswas

Liverpool, UK

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp remains unfazed as news of Norwegian star Erling Haaland's move to Manchester City has rocked the transfer market and the Premier League. ,The 54-year-old has admitted that Haaland's arrival will elevate the PL to new heights, as the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund player has completed his medical ahead of a summer transfer to City. ,Speaking of rivals signing Haaland, who's currently one of the most promising young players in the world, Klopp noted If Erling Haaland goes there, it will not weaken them - definitely not, as per OneFootball. ,Also Read | Guardiola takes snide swipes at Liverpool as PL title race boils over,Pep Guardiola, City's masterful Spanish manager, sees Haaland becoming a star striker with the PL side and Klopp concurred, saying I think it's been spoken about enough and at the moment it's a lot of talk about money but this transfer will set new levels, let me say it like that. ,However, the German remains confident regarding Liverpool's chances in the league, despite this transfer news. Klopp said I signed a new contract knowing that City will not stop developing, so it's not about if City keep flying whether we can be happy or not. It's about us and what we can make of it, adding, We have so many opportunities and so many different ways to win a football game, and we to find just one. That's possible, obviously, and we can do that. ,Also Read | Ghosts of Liverpool's past: Jurgen Klopp and company head to Aston Villa,In the current season, Liverpool's 1-1 tie with Tottenham Hotspur, along with City's 5-0 thrashing of Newcastle, has given Guardiola's side a thee point lead and some breathing space in a hotly contested title race. ,With the Spaniard's attention to perfection and the German's focus on mentality and intensity, the Liverpool and City rivalry has currently become one of the finest in the footballing world. ,Aston Villa coach and former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard admitted that this is by far the best Merseyside team he's seen, and with City upping the ante with Haaland's arrival, the PL competition is only expected to get better.

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<ul>
 <li>Erling Haaland is expected to move to Manchester City&nbsp;</li>
 <li>City and Liverpool have a strong Premier League rivalry, with both teams contending for the title&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels Haaland's arrival will heighten competition</li>
</ul>

Klopp on Haaland's move to City: Many different ways to win a football game

JurgenKlopp

Liverpool

Borussia Dortmund star striker Erling Haaland is on the verge of completing a move to Manchester City, with an official announcement of the signing expected to be made by the end of this week. Haaland, who has already completed his medical with the Citizens, will sign for the Premier League club for a fee believed to be around €60 million, lower than his reported €75 million release clause. While still a considerable sum, €60 million is a bargain for the free-scoring Norwegian striker who is valued at around €160 million. Also read | Ghosts of Liverpool's past: Jurgen Klopp and company head to Aston Villa,Haaland comes from a family of footballers and was born in Leeds, England in 2000, when his father Alfie Haaland was playing for the city's football club, who, like now, were in the Premier League at the time. After three years in England, the Haalands moved back to their home town of Bryne in Norway, where Erling joined Bryne Fotballklubb's youth academy at the age of five. In 2016, Haaland made his professional debut for Bryne as a winger in Norway's second division football league, marking the start of his meteoric rise as one of football's greatest emerging talents. In 2017, a 16-year-old Haaland signed for Norwegian club Molde, scoring a winner on his debut for the club. By 2018, Haaland was becoming a regular, and on July 2018, scored four goals in 21 minutes against the then-unbeaten champions Brann. In 39 senior appearances for Molde, Haaland would go on to bag 14 goals, which made him one of Europe's top young talents. Expectedly, Red Bull Salzburg snatched Haaland from Molde in 2019, and the Norwegian went on to score 17 goals in 16 appearances for the Austrian side, a sensational record that attracted the attention of Borussia Dortmund. Also read | Will Cristiano Ronaldo remain at Manchester United? David Beckham hopes so,Haaland then joined Dortmund in January 2020, and went on to score a mind-blowing 85 goals in 88 appearances for the Bundesliga side. The 21-year-old's prolific scoring record also helped Dortmund lift the DFB-Pokal in the 2020-2021 season. The Norwegian also holds numerous individual records, and was named the UEFA Champions League Forward of the Season in 2020-2021, when he scored 10 goals in the competition, two more than second-placed Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, with 200 less minutes played. Given Haaland's growth as a footballer and his direct, energetic style of play, his signature is expected to heavily bolster an already impeccable Manchester City side, who are poised to lift the Premier League title yet again this season.

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<ul>
 <li>Erling Haaland is set to move to Manchester City</li>
 <li>The Norwegian started his footballing career with Bryne</li>
 <li>He has scored 85 goals in 88 appearances for Borussia Dortmund since joining in 2020</li>
</ul>

Who is Erling Haaland?

Borussia Dortmund's star striker Erling Haaland is all set to join Manchester City, having completed his medical with the Premier League side on Monday. The Athletic's David Ornstein first reported early on Monday that Haaland and City and agreed on personal terms, and the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the deal had been finalised later in the day. With paperwork ready and 21-year-old's signing expected to be announced officially in the coming days, or perhaps even hours, here's everything we know about the deal. Also read | Ghosts of Liverpool's past: Jurgen Klopp and company head to Aston Villa,Transfer fee:,Ever since Haaland joined Dortmund in January 2020 and set the Bundesliga on fire, it had been reported that clubs would have to pay €75 million to trigger the Norwegian's release clause. However, it appears that City have got themselves a bargain, with Romano reporting that Pep Guardiola has struck a deal with Dortmund that will see the striker move to Manchester for as little as €60 million. While €60 million is certainly a lot of money, it still qualifies as a bargain, with Transfermarkt estimating Haaland's market value to be in the ballpark of €160 million. Also read | Will Cristiano Ronaldo remain at Manchester United? David Beckham hopes so,Wages:,Ever since rumours of Haaland's move to City surfaced, it had been reported that the Citizens were willing to break the bank and pay astronomical wages to lure the striker to Manchester. However, with the framework of the deal now in place, Romano has confirmed that Haaland will not be paid a higher wage than Kevin De Bruyne, who is the club's highest earner. De Bruyne earns £375,000 per week, and Haaland will reportedly receive a similar wage to ensure that City do not break their wage structure. Also read | Zinedine Zidane tipped by French football chief to be next Paris Saint-Germain manager,Contract length:,Haaland will sign with City on a long-term four-year contract that will see him stay at Manchester till June 2027. When will the signing be completed?,With everything in place for Haaland's move to City, the signing is expected to be officially announced in the coming days, and most certainly by the end of this week. The 21-year-old and his family have also reportedly requested that his move be announced this week, as it would allow him time to bid a proper farewell to Dortmund fans who adore him.

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<ul>
 <li>Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Erling Haaland this week</li>
 <li>Personal terms have been agreed between the two parties</li>
 <li>Haaland has also completed his medical with City</li>
</ul>

Erling Haaland to sign for Man City: Transfer fee, wages, other details

Erling Haaland is set to complete a much-anticipated switch from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City soon, with the 21-year-old having already completed his medical with the Premier League side. While the Athletic's David Ornstein had reported earlier in the day that City had agreed personal terms with Haaland, the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano later on Monday confirmed that the striker had undergone and successfully completed his medical at Manchester, with a deal likely to be finalized in the coming hours. Also read | Guardiola takes snide swipes at Liverpool as PL title race boils over,While the release clause on Haaland's contract is €75 million ($79.2 million), City are tipped to secure the striker's services for a slightly lower fee of €60 million ($63 million). Man City told BVB board that they will activate release clause [closer to €60m than €75m] in few hours, Romano wrote, commenting on the finances required for the transfer. Also read | Will Cristiano Ronaldo remain at Manchester United? David Beckham hopes so,That being said, even if City do end up paying the full release clause, it will still be a steal, with Transfermarkt putting the striker's market value close to €160 million. With City poised to lift the Premier League title this season, Haaland's signing will come as a massive boost for the serial champions, who, in spectacular fashion, managed two extraordinary seasons without a traditional number 9. Also read | Ghosts of Liverpool's past: Jurgen Klopp and company head to Aston Villa,The 21-year-old Norwegian's addition to Pep Guardiola's side is only expected to make an impeccable completely unplayable. Haaland's prowess as a traditional number 9 is common knowledge by now, with the forward having netted a mind-boggling 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund since joining the Bundesliga side in January 2020.

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<ul>
 <li>Erling Haaland is on the verge of completing a move to Manchester City</li>
 <li>He has reportedly agreed to personal terms and passed the medical</li>
 <li>A final deal will be signed in the next few hours</li>
</ul>

Erling Haaland completes Man City medical, $63 million deal to be done soon

Dortmund, Germany

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke revealed that a $94 million or 75 million pound euro release clause had been included in striker Erling Haaland's contract because of Premier League side, Manchester United. ,Speaking to 19:09 Talk, the Bundesliga club CEO said, We gave Erling Haaland a release clause... otherwise he would have gone to Manchester United. ,The Norwegian pro has a deal with the Signal Iduna Park until 2024 but the release clause could be triggered for Haaland to leave during this summer window. His departure has been on the cards with numerous top-flight clubs showing an interest in the forward, hoping to trigger the release clause and obtain Haaland at a relatively moderate price, considering some of the recent transfer tags. ,Also Read | Will Newcastle press their luck at home to upset Liverpool's title race?,The Spanish side Real Madrid was initially interested in Haaland, but the Los Blancos have shifted focus to Paris Saint-Germain's French speedster Kylian Mbappe, leaving PL side Manchester City to pounce on the opportunity. ,Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, who's been successfully managing City has reportedly shown an interest in Haaland, and the transfer would see the Norwegian at the same club where his father featured during his football career. ,However, the real reason Haaland has a release clause in his contract was to prevent an immediate move to United. When he came to Dortmund from RB Salzburg in January 2020, United was managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Haaland's compatriot, and the man who'd given the player a start for Molde. ,Also Read | Ralf Rangnick unsure of Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United,Thus, it was expected Haaland would either leave for United from Salzburg or complete a short time at Dortmund before moving to play for the Old Trafford side. Thus, a release clause was inserted that could be activated in two and a half years' time, giving the professional a way out of a long deal with no exit strategy. ,Watzke also spoke of the need to replace Haaland when he departs, saying He has a decision to make, it will come eventually. But I'm sure we'll find the new Haaland. We need the new Haaland.

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<ul>
 <li>Manchester United was the reason Erling Haaland has a release clause in his contract&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke spoke on the issue&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Haaland is expected to leave Dortmund in this summer transfer window</li>
</ul>

Man United behind Haaland's $94 million release clause: Dortmund CEO

Milan, Italy

Football agent Mino Raiola on Thursday dismissed reports about his death, expressing his annoyance at media reports about his demise. Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to ressuscitate, the 54-year-old tweeted. Also read | Jurgen Klopp to stay at Liverpool beyond 2024? FSG in talks for contract extension,Raiola's physician, Dr. Alberto Zangrillo, also slammed reporters from Italy who first broke the news, saying, I’m outraged by the phone calls from pseudo-journalists speculating on the life of a man who is fighting to survive. Reportedly, the 54-year-old's friends and family have also shot down rumours of his death, although Sky Sports claims that the super agent is critically ill and hospitalised at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Also read | Russian invasion forces Ukraine soccer league to declare season end,Reports of the 54-year-old's death had taken the internet by storm, and even sparked a tribute from Real Madrid's official Twitter page. Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Mino Raiola and would like to express their condolences ... and their affection to all his relatives and loved ones, Los Blancos said in a now-deleted tweet, shortly after reports about Raiola's death emerged. Also read | Tuchel on Rudiger leaving Chelsea at season end: Will miss him a lot,Raiola, the agent of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, among others, is expected to have a busy summer once he recovers, with Haaland and Pogba both reportedly keen on a move from their current clubs. A 'super' agent through and through, Raiola's breakthrough came in the 1990s when he facilitated Dennis Bergkamp's transfer to Inter Milan from Ajax. Since then, Raiola has been instrumental in several mega transfers, including Paul Pogba's £89 million move to Manchester, and Forbes estimates Raiola's net worth to be around £68 million.

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FSG in talks for contract extension</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Raiola's physician,&nbsp;Dr. Alberto Zangrillo, also slammed reporters from Italy who first broke the news, saying, \\\"I’m outraged by the phone calls from pseudo-journalists speculating on the life of a man who is fighting to survive.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\">Dr. Alberto Zangrillo from San Raffaele Hospital in Milano tells Ansa on Mino Raiola conditions: “I’m outraged by the phone calls from pseudo-journalists speculating on the life of a man who is fighting to survive”.&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519655641668890625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\">Dr. Alberto Zangrillo from San Raffaele Hospital in Milano tells Ansa on Mino Raiola conditions: “I’m outraged by the phone calls from pseudo-journalists speculating on the life of a man who is fighting to survive”.&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519655641668890625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Reportedly, the 54-year-old's friends and family have also shot down rumours of his death, although Sky Sports claims that the super agent is \\\"critically ill\\\" and hospitalised at the&nbsp;San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read |&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/russian-invasion-forces-ukraine-soccer-league-to-declare-season-end\\\">Russian invasion forces Ukraine soccer league to declare season end</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Reports of the 54-year-old's death had taken the internet by storm, and even sparked a tribute from Real Madrid's official Twitter page.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid\\\">Real Madrid CF</a>, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Mino Raiola and would like to express their condolences ... and their affection to all his relatives and loved ones,\\\" Los Blancos said in a now-deleted tweet, shortly after reports about Raiola's death emerged.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read |&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/pl-coach-thomas-tuchel-on-antonio-rudiger-leaving-chelsea-at-season-end-will-miss-him-a-lot\\\">Tuchel on Rudiger leaving Chelsea at season end: Will miss him a lot</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Raiola, the agent of Borussia Dortmund striker <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/erlinghaaland\\\">Erling Haaland</a>, Manchester United midfielder <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/paulpogba\\\">Paul Pogba</a>, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, among others, is expected to have a busy summer once he recovers, with Haaland and Pogba both reportedly keen on a move from their current clubs.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"A 'super' agent through and through, Raiola's breakthrough came in the 1990s when he facilitated Dennis Bergkamp's transfer to <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/intermilan\\\">Inter Milan</a> from Ajax. 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<ul>
 <li>Mino Raiola on Thursday dismissed reports of his own death</li>
 <li>He expressed his annoynace at media reports about his demise</li>
 <li>Raiola, 54, is the agent of Haaland and Pogba, among others</li>
</ul>

'Pissed off' Mino Raiola tweets from hospital denying reports of death

PaulPogba

Rome, Italy

Media reports on Thursday claimed that 54-year-old Mino Raiola, the agent of Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, had died, but the super agent himself dismissed reports of his demise later on. The news of Raiola's death was announced by reporters in Italy, and it is believed that he was battling a serious lung disease. Also read | Jurgen Klopp to stay at Liverpool beyond 2024? FSG in talks for contract extension,News about Raiola's deteriorating health emerged in January 2022, when several publications reported that the 54-year-old had undergone surgery. The nature of the procedure or the reasons behind it were unclear at the time, and remains unknown even to this day. However, it is evident that the seriousness of the agent's illness was understated at the time. Raiola had been instrumental in Pogba's record-breaking transfer from Juventus to Manchester United, and with Pogba and Haaland reportedly set for moves in the summer, the 54-year-old was gearing up for a busy transfer window before his demise. Also read | Russian invasion forces Ukraine soccer league to declare season end,One of the biggest football agents in the world, Raiola started working as an agent in the 1980s. His breakthrough came in 1993, when he facilitated Dennis Bergkamp's transfer from Ajax to Inter Milan. ,Raiola was also instrumental in securing Brazilian magician Robinho's transfer to Manchester City from Real Madrid, which, incidentally, was the first transfer of the Sheikh Mansour era. Also read | Tuchel on Rudiger leaving Chelsea at season end: Will miss him a lot,The 54-year-old also represented the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marco Verratti, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Moise Kean, and Mario Balotelli, among others. Given his involvement in some of the biggest transfers in football history, Raiola amassed a fortune for himself, with a Forbes estimate putting his net worth at a whopping £68 million.

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<ul>
 <li>Media reports claimed super agent Mino Raiola had died on Thursday</li>
 <li>However, Raiola dismissed these rumours later on</li>
 <li>Raiola is the agent of Haaland, Pogba, Verratti, Ibrahimovic, among others</li>
</ul>

Mino Raiola, agent of Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba, reportedly dead at 54

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Mohamed Salah has been one of the world's best players this season. Erling Haaland is possibly the most highly rated youngster in the game. Gianluigi Donnarumma was voted the best player at last summer's European Championship. And what else is there to say about Zlatan Ibrahimovic?,Also read:Viral video | Man juggles football while skiing,What links all these stars? None of them will be playing at this year's World Cup in Qatar. Qualification for the tournament is drawing to a close and there are several high-profile players who already know they'll be missing soccer's biggest event over November and December. Also read: From human rights to personal safety: F1 race in Saudi Arabia faces tough questions,Here's a look at some of them:,MOHAMED SALAH (Egypt),His missed penalty contributed to Egypt’s shootout loss to Senegal in African qualifying and video footage showed him being shielded from objects thrown at him as he left the field. It was a sad way to end another disappointing episode in an international career that has yet to yield any silverware. Salah went into the 2018 World Cup carrying a shoulder injury and wasn’t at his best as the Egyptians exited at the group stage. He has lost in the final of two African Cup of Nations tournaments, including in one this year, and now he won’t be at the World Cup taking place when he’s at the peak of his powers. For now, the 29-year-old Salah will have to settle for winning titles with Liverpool, for whom he is spearheading an unlikely bid for a quadruple of trophies this season. ERLING HAALAND (Norway),An injured Haaland could only watch from the sidelines last November as Norway lost to the Netherlands in their final qualifying match and finished third in the group. Norway last played in the World Cup in 1998 and Haaland’s goals had led his country to the brink of ending its lengthy wait. The 21-year-old striker rivals Kylian Mbappé as the most exciting young attacker in the world and it remains to be seen whether he will still be at Borussia Dortmund by the time the World Cup comes around, since he has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe. Haaland is once again Dortmund’s top scorer this season, with 16 goals in 17 league matches, despite missing chunks of the season through injury. ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC (Sweden),Ibrahimović came out of international retirement in early 2021 with the aim of playing at the European Championship. He ultimately missed that because of injury and couldn’t help Sweden qualify for the World Cup after being brought on for the final 10 minutes of the playoff final defeat to Poland, with his team already 2-0 down. Ibrahimović was not fully fit following a recent injury, one of several that have caused the 40-year-old striker to miss portions of the season at AC Milan. He looks set to sign on for another year with Milan but the tournament in Qatar was surely his last chance of playing in a World Cup. He might still harbor hopes of playing at Euro 2024, though, after saying he remains available to Sweden. GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA (Italy),Named player of Euro 2020 after starring in Italy's penalty shootout in the final against England, the Italy goalkeeper also helped the Azzurri set a world record of 1,168 minutes without conceding. But, just like the Italy team, he has since shown a marked decline since and has lost a regular playing spot at club level this season following a move from AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain. An error from Donnarumma helped Real Madrid eliminate PSG from the Champions League and the 23-year-old keeper also drew plenty of criticism for North Macedonia’s late goal that saw Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup for a second straight time. Jorginho, third in the voting for the world player of the year, is also among the Italians who'll be absent. LUIS DIAZ (Colombia),The 25-year-old Liverpool winger has taken over from James Rodriguez as the standout for Colombia and was tied with Lionel Messi as the top scorer in the Copa America last year. He couldn't inspire his team to qualify for the World Cup, though, with Colombia finishing in sixth place in South American qualifying. His club career remains on the rise after moving to Liverpool from Porto in January and making a seamless transition into the star-studded attack of the Premier League team. RIYAD MAHREZ (Algeria),Mahrez, a former African player of the year, was part of the Algeria team that conceded in the fourth minute of stoppage time against Cameroon on Tuesday to miss out on qualification. The Manchester City winger will have to wait at least four years for another appearance at the World Cup. He went as an inexperienced 23-year-old player to the 2014 tournament in Brazil and started Algeria's opening match against Belgium. JAN OBLAK (Slovenia),To many, Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world, although most of the widespread acclaim toward him stems from his performances at club level for Atlético Madrid. Will he ever play at a World Cup? Slovenia last reached one in 2010 and missed out this time after finishing fourth in its qualifying group. At age 29, Oblak likely has a couple more chances left.

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None of them will be playing at this year's World Cup in Qatar.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Qualification for the tournament is drawing to a close and there are several high-profile players who already know they'll be missing soccer's biggest event over November and December.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/from-human-rights-to-personal-safety-f1-race-in-saudi-arabia-faces-tough-questions\\\">From human rights to personal safety: F1 race in Saudi Arabia faces tough questions</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Here's a look at some of them:\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"MOHAMED SALAH (Egypt)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"His missed penalty contributed to Egypt’s shootout loss to Senegal in African qualifying and video footage showed him being shielded from objects thrown at him as he left the field. It was a sad way to end another disappointing episode in an international career that has yet to yield any silverware. Salah went into the 2018 World Cup carrying a shoulder injury and wasn’t at his best as the Egyptians exited at the group stage. He has lost in the final of two African Cup of Nations tournaments, including in one this year, and now he won’t be at the World Cup taking place when he’s at the peak of his powers. For now, the 29-year-old Salah will have to settle for winning titles with Liverpool, for whom he is spearheading an unlikely bid for a quadruple of trophies this season.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"ERLING HAALAND (Norway)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"An injured Haaland could only watch from the sidelines last November as Norway lost to the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/netherlands\\\">Netherlands</a> in their final qualifying match and finished third in the group. Norway last played in the World Cup in 1998 and Haaland’s goals had led his country to the brink of ending its lengthy wait. The 21-year-old striker rivals Kylian Mbappé as the most exciting young attacker in the world and it remains to be seen whether he will still be at Borussia Dortmund by the time the World Cup comes around, since he has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe. Haaland is once again Dortmund’s top scorer this season, with 16 goals in 17 league matches, despite missing chunks of the season through injury.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC (Sweden)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Ibrahimović came out of international retirement in early 2021 with the aim of playing at the European Championship. He ultimately missed that because of injury and couldn’t help <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/sweden\\\">Sweden</a> qualify for the World Cup after being brought on for the final 10 minutes of the playoff final defeat to Poland, with his team already 2-0 down. Ibrahimović was not fully fit following a recent injury, one of several that have caused the 40-year-old striker to miss portions of the season at AC <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/milan\\\">Milan</a>. He looks set to sign on for another year with Milan but the tournament in Qatar was surely his last chance of playing in a World Cup. He might still harbor hopes of playing at Euro 2024, though, after saying he remains available to Sweden.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA (Italy)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Named player of Euro 2020 after starring in Italy's penalty shootout in the final against <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/england\\\">England</a>, the Italy goalkeeper also helped the Azzurri set a world record of 1,168 minutes without conceding. But, just like the Italy team, he has since shown a marked decline since and has lost a regular playing spot at club level this season following a move from AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain. An error from Donnarumma helped Real Madrid eliminate PSG from the Champions League and the 23-year-old keeper also drew plenty of criticism for North Macedonia’s late goal that saw Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup for a second straight time. Jorginho, third in the voting for the world player of the year, is also among the Italians who'll be absent.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"LUIS DIAZ (Colombia)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The 25-year-old Liverpool winger has taken over from James Rodriguez as the standout for <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/colombia\\\">Colombia</a> and was tied with Lionel Messi as the top scorer in the Copa America last year. He couldn't inspire his team to qualify for the World Cup, though, with Colombia finishing in sixth place in South American qualifying. His club career remains on the rise after moving to Liverpool from Porto in January and making a seamless transition into the star-studded attack of the Premier League team.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"RIYAD MAHREZ (Algeria)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Mahrez, a former African player of the year, was part of the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/algeria\\\">Algeria</a> team that conceded in the fourth minute of stoppage time against Cameroon on Tuesday to miss out on qualification. The Manchester City winger will have to wait at least four years for another appearance at the World Cup. He went as an inexperienced 23-year-old player to the 2014 tournament in Brazil and started Algeria's opening match against <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/belgium\\\">Belgium</a>.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"JAN OBLAK (Slovenia)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"To many, Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world, although most of the widespread acclaim toward him stems from his performances at club level for Atlético Madrid. Will he ever play at a World Cup? <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/slovenia\\\">Slovenia</a> last reached one in 2010 and missed out this time after finishing fourth in its qualifying group. At age 29, Oblak likely has a couple more chances left.\"}}]}

<ul>
 <li>Mohamed Salah's missed penalty contributed to Egypt’s shootout loss to Senegal in African qualifying</li>
 <li>An injured Haaland could only watch from the sidelines last November as Norway lost to the Netherlands</li>
 <li>Italy will also not take a flight to Qatar this year</li>
</ul>

Mohamed Salah to Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Stars to miss 2022 Qatar World Cup

FIFAWorldCup2022

Qatar

MohamedSalah

GianluigiDonnarumma

ZlatanIbrahimovic

Belgium

NorthMacedonia

Algeria

WorldCup

Egypt

sweden

Netherlands

Colombia

Slovenia

Milan

Sayantan Guha

Seven minutes after returning from a month-long injury, Erling Haaland scored the winner for Borussia Dortmund to move atop the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory at Wolfsburg on Saturday. Haaland hadn’t played since October 19 after he suffered muscular problems during Dortmund's loss to Ajax in the Champions League. However, coach Marco Rose delighted Dortmund fans on Friday when he said Haaland may return sooner than originally thought and he followed through by bringing on the Norwegian forward in the 72nd minute in Wolfsburg. Also Read | UCL: Sevilla keep hopes of staying in the tournament alive with win vs Wolfsburg,Haaland forced Wolfsburg goalkeeper Pavao Pervan into making a save before scoring with an acrobatic finish to Julian Brandt's cross in the 81st minute. Haaland scored now has 50 goals in 50 Bundesliga appearances. Dortmund were missing crucial midfielder Jude Bellingham due to a knee injury, but the visitors came back strongly after conceding an early goal. In the second minute, Wout Weghorst scored when he got his chest to Ridle Baku's cross. It was Wolfsburg's first league goal against Dortmund in ten games, dating back to a 5-1 loss in 2016. Also Read | PL: Saka, Martinelli brush aside Newcastle,Dortmund equalised in the 35th minute when Emre Can scored a penalty. Maxence Lacroix was booked for a clumsy challenge on Marco Reus, and the spot kick was given. The Dortmund captain required treatment for his right ankle, but he was able to play on. In the 55th minute, Reus was able to set up Donyell Malen for his second Bundesliga goal in as many games. Haaland replaced the Dutch attacker, who was making his sixth Bundesliga appearance of the season. With his tenth goal, he was ecstatic. Also Read | Man Utd-Ralf Rangnick links ‘not good news’ for other teams: Jurgen Klopp,After the win, Dortmund have gone to the top of the table momentarily but defending champion Bayern Munich can restore its previous one-point lead with a win over Arminia Bielefeld tonight. Next week Dortmund will host Bayern for one of the league’s most anticipated games of the season. With inputs from the Associated Press

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<ul>
 <li>Borussia Dortmund registered a 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg</li>
 <li>Erling Haaland scored after returning from a month-long injury</li>
 <li>Dortmund were missing crucial midfielder Jude Bellingham due to a knee injury</li>
</ul>

Erling Haaland's back: Norway striker leads Dortmund to win over Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

Shivam Pratap Singh

German champions Bayern Munich trumped Hoffenheim 4-0 in their Bundesliga encounter on Saturday without coach Julian Nagelsmann in the dugout. Nagelsmann sent instructions to the team remotely from isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus. On the other hand, Munich’s rivals Borussia Dortmund made do without injured striker Erling Haaland to overcome Arminia Bielefeld 3-1. Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski were on the scoresheet as Bayern stayed a point clear of Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga table in what would have been a routine win if not for Nagelsmann's absence. The coach has been directing Bayern remotely since he tested positive ahead of a Champions League away game against Benfica on Wednesday which Bayern won 4-0. Assistant Dino Toppmöller deputises on the touchline with Nagelsmann closely involved with the tactics. Bayern attacked Hoffenheim from the word go with Lewandowski scuffing a shot wide in the second minute when one-on-one with the goalkeeper, before Gnabry had a goal disallowed over a prior foul by Jamal Musiala. ,Gnabry opened the score for Bayern, taking advantage of Hoffenheim's narrow defensive formation to overlap on the right side of the penalty area in the 16th minute of the game. Lewandowski added the second on the half-hour mark on a counterattack. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Kingsley Coman were the other scorers for Bayern. Dortmund, who sit second in the league table, were playing without star striker Erling Haaland. A hip muscle injury for Haaland could rule out the Norwegian for weeks and make Dortmund's bid to dethrone Bayern even harder. Haaland's teammates appeared not to be affected as they showed off their skills in a 3-1 win over Bielefeld. Emre Can put Dortmund ahead from the penalty spot after a clumsy tackle, before center back Mats Hummels made a statement with a volley from the edge of the area to make it 2-0. England midfielder Jude Bellingham had his moment in the spotlight in the 72nd minute, beating three Bielefeld players on his way to scoring a fine solo goal. (With AP inputs)

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<ul>
 <li>Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski were on the scoresheet for Bayern Munich</li>
 <li>Bayern stayed a point clear of Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga table</li>
 <li>Dortmund won 3-1 against Bielefeld</li>
</ul>

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich win without coach, Dortmund without Erling Haaland

BayernMunich

Dortmund

Hoffenheim

JulianNagelsmann

Lisbon, Portugal

Ajax added to its scoring spree early in the season with debutant Sebastien Haller finding the net four times in the team's 5-1 win at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Wednesday. Making his Champion League debut, Haller scored twice in the first 10 minutes and twice again in the second half to help Ajax reach 18 goals in its last five matches. Also Read: UCL: PSG held to a draw by Club Brugge on Lionel Messi's full debut,Steven Berghuis also scored for the Dutch champions at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. The victory ended a 22-match unbeaten home streak in all competitions for Sporting, which is back in the Champions League for the first time since 2017-18. In the other Group C match, Erling Haaland scored a goal as Borussia Dortmund won 2-1 at Turkish champion Beşiktaş. The 27-year-old Haller, a former West Ham player, opened the scoring with a diving header after a shot by Antony struck the post, then easily found the net from close range after another assist by the Brazilian forward inside the area. Also Read: Champions League: Dortmund start UCL campaign with victory over Besiktas,The hosts pulled closer with a goal by Paulinho after a blunder by Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer in the 33rd, but six minutes later Berghuis rebuilt Ajax's two-goal cushion before Haller got his third in the 51st and fourth in the 63rd. Ajax had already scored 13 goals from seven different players in its first four Dutch league games this season. Sporting was unbeaten at home since losing to LASK in the Europa League playoffs last year. It had lost only once in 29 matches in all competitions — to Benfica in the Portuguese league last season. The Portuguese champion is making its ninth appearance in the group stage of the Champions League. It made it back to the European competition by winning its first Portuguese league title in 19 years last season, ending a reign by local powerhouses Porto and Benfica. Also Read: UCL: Trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe starts for PSG for the first time,Ajax is in the group stage for the fourth straight time, and 17th overall, a record for a Dutch club. Ajax was tied with PSV with 16 appearances each entering this season. Ajax advanced past the group stage only once in its last eight appearances — when it reached the semifinals in 2019. Sporting lost defender Gonçalo Inácio 20 minutes into the match because of an injury.

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Kartik Chawla

<ul>
 <li>Sebastian Haller scored twice in the first 10 minutes and twice again in the second half</li>
 <li>The victory ended a 22-match unbeaten home streak for Sporting Lisbon</li>
 <li>Sporting lost defender Gonçalo Inácio 20 minutes into the match because of an injury.</li>
</ul>

UCL: Haller's 4-goal debut in spotlight as Ajax beat Sporting Lisbon 5-1

Ajax

SportingLisbon

Sport

Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Like clockwork, Erling Haaland yet again found the back of the net to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win against Turkish champions Besiktas in their opening fixture of the 2021/22 season of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Starring for Dortmund in the middle-of-the-park was 18-year-old Jude Bellingham, who scored the opener and set up Haaland for the Norwegian’s ninth goal in six games across all competitions this season. ,Haaland scored 10 goals in eight Champions League games for Dortmund last season. Also read: Arsene Wenger, biennial World Cup and UEFA's boycott threats,Although Besiktas enjoyed a much better start, roared on by vocal supporters, the visitors seemed to struggle with the soft playing surface. Former Dortmund forward Michy Batshuayi almost scored in the sixth minute when he drew a good save from Gregor Kobel. It took 17 minutes before the visitors first showed a threatening sign, but the move between Marco Reus, Julian Brandt and Haaland lacked precision and broke down. Bellingham scored three minutes later when he took Thomas Meunier’s cross on his chest before firing the ball through goalkeeper Ersin Destanoglu’s legs. Also read: Lionel Messi wanted to leave Barcelona in 2020, his burofax to Bartomeu reveals,From then on it was all Dortmund, though the visitors had to wait before Bellingham set up Haaland for the second just before the break. The England midfielder moved past a defender by switching the ball from his right foot to his left before he picked out Haaland for an easy finish. Destanoğlu stopped a central shot from Bellingham early in the second half, before Kobel did well to deny Batshuayi again at the other end. Dortmund coach Marco Rose made three substitutions at once with 20 minutes remaining, with Bellingham among those to go off, before Destanoglu saved another good chance from Haaland. Also read: Champions League begins with upset, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku make mark,Ansgar Knauff came on for Haaland with five minutes of normal time remaining and grazed the crossbar in injury time. Francisco Montero scored Besiktas' consolation goal in the fourth minute of injury time with a header off Miralem Pjanic's free-kick. With inputs from the Associated Press

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<ul>
 <li>Borussia Dortmund beat Besiktas 2-1 on Wednesday</li>
 <li>Jude Bellingham scored the opener and set up another</li>
 <li>Erling Haaland scored the winner</li>
</ul>

Champions League: Dortmund start UCL campaign with victory over Besiktas

UEFA

JudeBellingham

Oslo, Norway

Louis van Gaal's return as the head coach of the Netherlands on Wednesday was marred by Erling Haaland, who scored the opening goal of the game to salvage a 1-1 draw for Norway in World Cup qualifiers. In front of 7,000 fans at Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium, Norway drew first blood through a 20th-minute Haaland strike. Minutes later, midfielder Davy Klaasen equalised for the Netherlands while substitute Denzel Dumfries came close to snatching a winner with the last attempt of the match. ALSO READ | Inevitable: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time goalscoring record, sends internet buzzing,The qualifier was the first for the Netherlands since Van Gaal took over for his third stint as coach and marked the return of captain Virgil van Dijk, who was sidelined for months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Van Gaal restored the team to the formation of four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards favoured by his players. But the attacking setup left the Dutch vulnerable to Norway's fast breaks and the Netherlands forwards could not break down the stubborn Norwegian defence. “You need creativity that we don’t have at the moment, Van Gaal told Dutch broadcaster NOS. ALSO READ | Barcelona announce Ansu Fati as the heir to Leo Messi's No 10 shirt,Haaland forced a good save from Dutch debutant goalkeeper Justin Bijlow in the 15th minute and five minutes later the 21-year-old controlled a high ball, held off a Van Dijk challenge and poked the ball past Bijlow to give Norway the lead. It was the Borussia Dortmund striker's eighth goal in just his 13th international match. “You can’t do anything about it. That’s the quality of Haaland,” Van Gaal said. The Netherlands pushed forward throughout the first half and was rewarded in the 36th minute when Klaassen bundled the ball into the net after a low cross by Georginio Wijnaldum. Haaland came close to restoring the Norway lead in the 66th minute when he again beat the Dutch defence to run onto a through ball by Martin Odegaard but hit the post with a curling left-foot shot. ALSO READ | Antoine Griezmann comes back to Atletico Madrid as transfer deadline ends,Substitute Donyell Malen also came close for the Netherlands in a disappointing second half, cleverly making room for himself on the edge of the penalty area before shooting just wide. Van Gaal took over from Frank de Boer, who resigned after the Netherlands was eliminated from the European Championship by the Czech Republic. Klaassen's goal was the 100th by the Netherlands under Van Gaal's leadership. With inputs from the Associated Press

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<ul>
 <li>Erling Haaland scored the opening goal for Norway</li>
 <li>Norway salvaged a 1-1 draw against Netherlnds&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Midfielder Davy Klaasen equalised for the Netherlands</li>
</ul>

Erling Haaland spoils Louis van Gaal's return as Netherlands head coach

FIFAWorldCup

VirgilVanDijk

Thanks to an injury-time winner from Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund sealed a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Friday, to bury the ghosts of a disappointing result in the season opener last weekend. After Hoffenheim substitute Munas Dabbur equalized in the 90th minute for the visitors, home fans would've had a sinking feeling but Haaland – who had endured a frustrating game – scored when it mattered the most a minute later. The 21-year-old rifled the ball in under the bar at the third attempt after Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann had saved from substitutes Marius Wolf and Youssoufa Moukoko. ALSO READ | European football matches to watch out for this weekend,“He's a machine,” fellow Dortmund scorer Jude Bellingham said of Haaland, according to the Associated Press inputs. “I haven't got enough words to describe how good he is and how good of a guy he is.”,Dortmund, who slipped to a surprise 2-1 loss at Freiburg last weekend, drew the first blood through American international Gio Reyna. Reyna became the youngest player to make 50 Bundesliga appearances — at the age of 18 years, 9 months, 15 days — and he celebrated by taking his tally to two goals from three consecutive starts in the league this season. Also Read: Real Madrid make the second bid for Kylian Mbappe: Reports,Christoph Baumgartner was booked seconds into the game after hitting Dortmund player Axel Witsel in the face with his elbow. It was one of the quickest yellow cards in Bundesliga history. Minutes later, Andrej Kramaric struck the post for Hoffenheim, before Reyna wasted a golden chance with Baumann saving at the other end. The visitors' harsh tactics continued, with Stefan Posch receiving a yellow card for a reckless tackle on Mahmoud Dahoud in the seventh minute, but Dortmund pressed on. Anewsigninghasbeenmade.Before the interval, Donyell Malen forced a fine save from Baumann, then Reyna scored with an unstoppable shot inside the far corner after being picked up by Bellingham, who is also 18. Also Read: Bundesliga: Bayern sets new record; Julian Nagelsmann enjoys 1st league victory,Although in the second half, Hoffenheim improved, and Gregory Kobel made a superb stop to deny Kramaric in a one-on-one situation just before the 60-minute mark. However, there was nothing Kobel could do to prevent Baumgartner from tying the game in the 61st minute with a low shot inside the far post. Dortmund replied with Malen going close before Bellingham scored the home team's second goal in the 69th minute after taking an attempted clearance on his leg.

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<ul>
 <li>Borussia Dortmund sealed a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim&nbsp;in the Bundesliga</li>
 <li>Erling Haaland scored a injury-time winner</li>
 <li>Gio Reyna became the youngest player to make 50 Bundesliga appearances</li>
</ul>

Bundesliga: Haaland to rescue as Dortmund snatch 3-2 over Hoffenheim

GioReyna

Ketan Barot

The delayed 2020 edition of the UEFA <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/euro2020">European Championship</a> is all set to kick off on Friday, with <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/italy">Italy</a> taking on Turkey in the first group stage match. The championship is organised by the Union of European Football Associations (<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/uefa">UEFA</a>).&nbsp;,While the tournament usually features some of the biggest stars on the continent, a few unlucky ones miss out because of injury, form or for their national teams failing qualifying.&nbsp;,Here is a look at the top players missing out on Euro 2020:,Erling Haaland (Norway),<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/erlinghaaland">Erling Haaland</a> will be
missing Euro 2020 because his country did not qualify for the tournament. The player was denied a chance to show his skills
on one of the biggest international levels because Norway lost to Serbia in the qualification.,At the age of 20, it’s already easy to argue that the
Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the top five strikers in the world and only
improving each time he steps out on the pitch.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/cristiano-ronaldo-on-the-scoresheet-as-portugal-breeze-past-israel">Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet as Portugal breeze past Israel</a>,Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden),<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/zlatanibrahimovic">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a> will miss out of the Euro 2020
due to a knee injury while playing for AC Milan.,He’s had so many moments of brilliance, including his
legendary bicycle kick against England, that have made Ibrahimovic one of the
most prolific strikers of this generation. Sweden will have to make a run
without their all-time leading goal scorer.,Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands),Netherlands captain <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/virgilvandijk">Virgil van Dijk</a> will also miss
out on the Euro 2020 due to an injured knee. Van
Dijk missing the Euros is a huge blow for a country with a pretty favourable
group and a chance to make a run in the biggest European competition.,Sergio Ramos (Spain),Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-top-three-contenders-to-win-the-tournament">Is it coming home? Or can Portugal defend the title? Top contenders for EURO 2020</a>,<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos">Sergio Ramos</a> has not been selected to play for Spain in
the Euro 2020 because of the player's injuries throughout the 2020/21 campaign.
Luis Enrique found Ramos unfit to play for Spain and omitted his name from the
list.,Marc-andre ter Stegen (Germany),Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed he will miss Germany's Euro 2020 campaign after opting to undergo a "therapeutic procedure" on his knee.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-can-joachim-lows-last-dance-with-germany-end-in-glory">EURO 2020: Can Joachim Low's last dance with Germany end in glory?</a>,Luckily for the Germans, they have a guy in goal named Manuel Neuer, but ter Stegen’s absence is still a big blow.&nbsp; The Barcelona keeper has established himself as one of the best in La Liga and the world during his time with the Blaugrana.

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<ul>
 <li>The delayed 2020 edition of the UEFA European Championship is all set to kick off on Friday</li>
 <li>Italy will take on Turkey in the first group stage match</li>
 <li>Some players miss out on the tournament through injury, a bad run of form</li>
</ul>

Who are the biggest stars missing out on Euro 2020? Find out here

EURO2020

SergioRamos

Joy Tirkey

In yet another all-English <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/championsleague">Champions League</a> final at the Porto's Estádio do Dragão, both Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel will be aiming to claim a slice of history for themselves. While <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/manchestercity">Manchester City</a>'s Guardiola will be aiming to become the only other manager other than Zinedine Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti, and Bob Paisley to win three European Cups as a coach, Tuchel will become the first coach to make it to the showpiece event in European club football in successive seasons with different clubs.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/champions-league-final-key-player-battles-as-manchester-united-and-manchester-city-lock-horns-at-porto">Man City vs Chelsea: Key player battles that will decide the UCL final</a>,And while we wait for the epic clash to get underway, let's take a look at some of the young players who made an impact in the Champions League:,Phil Foden (Manchester City),Phil Foden will be playing in the Champions League final against <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/chelsea">Chelsea</a> just a day after his 21st birthday. Having achieved seven major trophies in four seasons already, the young winger from City will aim to add one more trophy to his already-shining cabinet.,Foden, an unmissable addition to the national football team of England, started as a midfielder for City, however, he was soon pushed to the winger position as it is better suited to Pep Guardiola's style.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/pep-guardiola-vs-thomas-tuchel-tactical-battle-royale-in-champions-league-final">Pep Guardiola vs Thomas Tuchel: Tactical battle-royale in UCL final</a>,In the Champions League season, he has an accuracy of 84%. In a total of 12 matches that he has played he scored 3 goals, two of which came against Borussia Dortmund.,With the UCL in his sight, he would, once again, like to make a strong impact and guide his team to victory with an all-around performance.,Mason Mount (Chelsea),"I’m not leaving Chelsea, it’s my club. I’ve been here since the age of six and I’m going all the way," Mason Mount had said. And he is proving every word of it. From debuting in the Chelsea side to being called the teacher's pet (when Frank Lampard was the manager) to scoring the important goal of his UCL career against Real Madrid, the young English prodigy has come a long way.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/from-frank-lampard-to-thomas-tuchel-chelseas-journey-to-champions-league-finale">From Lampard to Tuchel: Chelsea's journey to Champions League finale</a>,When Lampard was coach, he was a regular in the playing XI, however, after a change of reins, he did find it a bit difficult to appear in the starting XI. However, after Thomas Tuchel understood the charisma that he holds, the 22-year-old did find himself in the playing XI.,His most memorable performance in the UCL 2020-2021 season would be the semis against Real Madrid. In a total of 10 matches in the UCL, the English midfielder has two goals to his name, a pass accuracy of 84% and a single assist to his name.,Having carried Chelsea to the final of the UCL, he would seek to complete the job and lift Europe's premiere title.,Erling Halaand (Borussia Dortmund),In the words of Sevilla head coach Julen Lopetegui, Norwegian Erling Haaland "will define a new era in football." Being touted as Mr Champions League, Haaland has been <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/borussiadortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a>'s goal-scoring machine.,Brace after brace, Haaland quickly rose through the ranks and proved himself to be one of the most sought-after players in the footballing fraternity.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/champions-league-2020-21-manchester-citys-road-to-the-final-showdown-with-chelsea">Champions League: Manchester City's road to the final showdown with Chelsea</a>,Why goal-scorer machine you ask? He became the fastest to score 20 UEFA Champions League, in just 14 games. He reached the milestone in ten matches fewer than the next player on the list, i.e. Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane. He is also the first to reach the landmark figure before his 21st birthday.,He is also the youngest to reach 20 UEFA UCL goals. In 2019 he scored 8 goals, in 2020 he scored 8 and four goals in 2021.,Out of the 20, he scored 8 for Red Bull Salzburg and 12 for Dortmund.,Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid),The 20-year-old from Brazil came of age when he scored a brace against Liverpool in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash. Once considered a liability by <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid">Real Madrid</a>, Vinicius, slowly but steadily, cemented his place in the side on the back of some bright performances.,After breaking the deadlock against Liverpool by putting one past Allison Becker, Vinicius was simply unstoppable. He not only scored the winner for his team but also set up Luka Modric for a goal.,According to critics, this performance of his was his most important brace since his El Clasico strike more than a year ago. In the UCL, he scored three goals and boasts a passing accuracy of 81%.

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While <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/manchestercity\\\">Manchester City</a>'s Guardiola will be aiming to become the only other manager other than Zinedine Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti, and Bob Paisley to win three European Cups as a coach, Tuchel will become the first coach to make it to the showpiece event in European club football in successive seasons with different clubs.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read |&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/champions-league-final-key-player-battles-as-manchester-united-and-manchester-city-lock-horns-at-porto\\\">Man City vs Chelsea: Key player battles that will decide the UCL final</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"And while we wait for the epic clash to get underway, let's take a look at some of the young players who made an impact in the Champions League:\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Phil Foden (Manchester City)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Phil Foden will be playing in the Champions League final against <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/chelsea\\\">Chelsea</a> just a day after his 21st birthday. 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In a total of 12 matches that he has played he scored 3 goals, two of which came against Borussia Dortmund.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"With the UCL in his sight, he would, once again, like to make a strong impact and guide his team to victory with an all-around performance.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Mason Mount (Chelsea)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I’m not leaving Chelsea, it’s my club. I’ve been here since the age of six and I’m going all the way,\\\" Mason Mount had said. And he is proving every word of it. 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In a total of 10 matches in the UCL, the English midfielder has two goals to his name, a pass accuracy of 84% and a single assist to his name.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Having carried Chelsea to the final of the UCL, he would seek to complete the job and lift Europe's premiere title.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Erling Halaand (Borussia Dortmund)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In the words of Sevilla head coach Julen Lopetegui, Norwegian Erling Haaland \\\"will define a new era in football.\\\" Being touted as Mr Champions League, Haaland has been <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/borussiadortmund\\\">Borussia Dortmund</a>'s goal-scoring machine.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Brace after brace, Haaland quickly rose through the ranks and proved himself to be one of the most sought-after players in the footballing fraternity.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read |&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/champions-league-2020-21-manchester-citys-road-to-the-final-showdown-with-chelsea\\\">Champions League: Manchester City's road to the final showdown with Chelsea</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Why goal-scorer machine you ask? He became the fastest to score 20 UEFA Champions League, in just 14 games. He reached the milestone in ten matches fewer than the next player on the list, i.e. Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane. He is also the first to reach the landmark figure before his 21st birthday.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"He is also the youngest to reach 20 UEFA UCL goals. In 2019 he scored 8 goals, in 2020 he scored 8 and four goals in 2021.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Out of the 20, he scored 8 for Red Bull Salzburg and 12 for Dortmund.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The 20-year-old from Brazil came of age when he scored a brace against Liverpool in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash. Once considered a liability by <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid\\\">Real Madrid</a>, Vinicius, slowly but steadily, cemented his place in the side on the back of some bright performances.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After breaking the deadlock against Liverpool by putting one past Allison Becker, Vinicius was simply unstoppable. He not only scored the winner for his team but also set up Luka Modric for a goal.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"According to critics, this performance of his was his most important brace since his El Clasico strike more than a year ago. In the UCL, he scored three goals and boasts a passing accuracy of 81%.\"}}]}

<ul>
 <li>Phil Foden will be playing in the Champions League final just a day after his 21st birthday</li>
 <li>Erling Haaland has been Borussia Dortmund's goal-scoring machine</li>
 <li>Mason Mount has been Chelsea's go-to man this season</li>
</ul>

From Phil Foden to Erling Haaland: Top young players who owned UCL 2020-21

Chelsea

PhilFoden

MasonMount

Two goals from Erling Braut Haaland&nbsp;sealed a 5-4 aggregate win over Sevilla for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Last 16 and booked a berth in the quarter-final, after a dramatic 2-2 second-leg draw at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.,Norwegian youngster Haaland tapped in a first-half opener before scoring a retaken penalty after the break, and although Youssef En-Nesyri's brace gave the visitors late hope, Dortmund held on.,However, the tie was,&nbsp;arguably, rounded up after Dortmund's 3-2 victory in the first-leg, even in which Haaland netted a double.,ALSO READ | <a href="https://opoyi.com/premier-league-kai-havertz-shines-in-chelsea-victory-over-everton">Premier League: Kai Havertz shines in Chelsea victory over Everton</a>,Haaland is the competition's top-scorer this season with 10 goals in six games.,The 20-year-old has a career total of 20 goals in his first 14 Champions League matches to break Kylian Mbappe's previous record of 19 for a player before his 21st birthday.,Although they had lost three of their four previous games, Sevilla dominated the opening exchanges and Dortmund had to withstand intense early pressure before taking the lead against the run of play.,When the Spaniards lost possession in their own half, Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud slipped a pass to Marco Reus, who sprinted to reach the ball at the byline and Haaland tucked home his cut-back.,He had the ball in the net again just after the interval, but the goal was disallowed after the referee decided Haaland had fouled Sevilla defender Fernando before firing home from a tight angle after consulting the pitchside monitor.,However, the referee also awarded a penalty after spotting a foul on Haaland earlier in the build-up.,Reus, Dortmund's usual penalty taker, stepped aside to allow Haaland to take the spot-kick.,Although his first effort was tipped onto the post by Yassine Bounou, the Sevilla goalkeeper moved before the kick was taken and Haaland made no mistake with his second attempt.,ALSO READ | <a href="https://opoyi.com/premier-league-manchester-united-snap-manchester-city-out-of-winning-streak-with-derby-win">Premier League: Manchester United snap Manchester City out of winning streak with derby win</a>,Both Haaland and Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan were booked for some pushing and shoving, with the La Liga side angered by Haaland's celebrations.,Dortmund defender Emre Can also earned a yellow card and gave away a penalty for a blatant push on Sevilla forward Luuk de Jong, which Morocco striker En-Nesyri blasted home.,With five minutes left, Bounou produced a stunning reflex save from Dahoud's shot in the area.,However, Sevilla were not finished and En-Nesyri netted again just before the final whistle as Dortmund weathered a late storm.

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<ul>
 <li>Borussia Dortmund sealed a 5-4 aggregate win over Sevilla in the Champions League last 16</li>
 <li>They play out a dramatic 2-2 second-leg draw at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday</li>
 <li>Haaland tapped in a first-half opener before scoring a retaken penalty after the break</li>
</ul>

#ErlingHaaland