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In His Own Words

12 things Erling Haaland has actually said, each with where and when he said it.

“They’ll probably win against us.”

playing down France matchup ESPN June 2026

“I've never experienced Norway being at the World Cup in my life, so I think it was about time.”

“Like every game here at Elland Road, they are so aggressive.”

“We make a thousand million passes and it still works in football.”

“We controlled the transitions, did everything in the right moment.”

“I know how tough they are.”

“It’s not over until it’s over”

“Sorry to the City fans. This was embarrassing.”

“I’m inspired by their longevity.”

Ronaldo and Messi influence ESPN December 2025

“It’s incredible what they’re doing.”

praising Ronaldo and Messi careers ESPN December 2025

“I just want to improve every day.”

“I was really keen on a hat-trick, and it seemed like he was very eager to stop me from getting it.”

to TV2 after his brace at Porto, September 2026