ERLING HAALAND showed he is matching Borussia Dortmund strike-partner Jadon Sancho all the way - as his spectacular double led Norway's 5-1 rout of Northern Ireland. Last updated 11:33 AM, Thursday February 20 2020 GMT. I think he's going to be a world-class player. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. During Norway's win over Northern Ireland on Monday night, Haaland copied Michu's old celebration after scoring, cupping his hand around his ear. He said at the time: "When I was at Celta Vigo in the second division, we played Gorka Pintado's old club Granada and I missed a penalty. Having already opened his account with a stunning volley inside 10 minutes, the 20-year-old bagged a second goal midway through the second half. Enter your email to read this article for free. He's very well advised. 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Michu, of course, is flattered by Haaland's adoration and revealed the pair often speak on social media. The Norway international scored a brace in the match. Email him: [email protected], Fan's Thread 'Proves' Why Lionel Messi Is Better Than Cristiano Ronaldo At International Level, Official AQA Psychology Textbook Says Some Manchester United Fans ‘Do Not Have A Brain', Compilation Of Harry Maguire's 'Defending' For Manchester United Goes Viral. He studied for a B.A. "He was told a story by Patrice Evra about a lunch he had with Ronaldo and Cristiano had fish, nothing else. ERLING HAALAND showed he is matching Borussia Dortmund strike-partner Jadon Sancho all the way - as his spectacular double led Norway's 5-1 rout of Northern Ireland. "But he's very young, he's got a good head on those shoulders and we'll soon see him at a great team like Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich...". He has worked for several publications, including Hardcore Gamer, LADbible and the Manchester Evening News. Not surprisingly, he was linked with compatriot Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United before leaving RB Salzburg in January this year to blitz goal records for Dortmund. But Erling made all the sacrifices, leaving home at 16 to move to Molde, and he is a lot more professional than I was," the elder Haaland told ESPN back in October. He lived to tell the tale. Erling Haaland is a big fan of Premier League cult hero Michu and used to tag himself as the Spaniard on Instagram. "I don't want to annoy him too much with that topic, but I know he's a big football fan and I'm sure he follows it closely. Despite the ball coming across to him on the right of the penalty area D, Haaland still struck an instant 25-yard left-footer into the opposite corner. ", Topics: Football News, Swansea City, Football, Erling Haaland, Funny, Premier League, Borussia Dortmund, Michu, Bundesliga. The 33-year-old rose to prominence after signing for Swansea from Rayo Vallecano for £2 million. During Norway's win over Northern Ireland on Monday night, Haaland copied Michu's old celebration after scoring, cupping his hand around his ear. "We talk a lot on social media," he said. Erling Haaland's love for Swansea City legend Michu is clearly just as strong as ever. Michu has commented on Haaland's admiration for him recently and told AS: "It's an honour. The Borussia Dortmund forward has become one of … For more information about Cookies and how to adjust them, please see our. And if the two super-starlets are learning from each other, then Haaland is also copying his childhood hero Michu - cupping one ear as he ran off to salute his extra-special first goal. For me, he's one of the best strikers in Europe. "I would love to meet him and tell him that I am a footballer thanks to him. What followed was a stunning debut season which saw him net 18 goals in 35 Premier League games. Haaland, 20, has emerged as … Erling Haaland is a goal machine! He never managed to recapture the form of his first season but it's clear he left his mark on the footballing world. Haaland scored both goals in Dortmund's 2-1 victory over PSG on Tuesday night and admitted his true footballing icon is Cristiano Ronaldo. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Karius' stunning Wag lands role as host of dating show Are You The One? But at least for the moment the same-aged duo are giving their German team 20:20 vision in front of goal. "I did it because when things are steady and having an opinion is free, there are people that really have a go at you," the 34-year-old Spaniard told Radio Marca. "Granada went up that season to the top league, and then I moved to Rayo Vallecano who were also in the top division. Last updated 12:36 PM, Wednesday September 09 2020 GMT+1. "He's got a big personality despite his age. You can unsubscribe at any time. And the Dortmund striker is a huge admirer of Michu and would frequently show his affection to the Swansea City legend on social media when he was younger. "I've never seen a breakthrough like it in European football -- maybe [Kylian] Mbappe. Michu shakes his head as he looks through the photographs that Haaland posted on Instagram four years ago, back in the days when the Norwegian was a … "Let's hope we can enjoy him up close in the future. Turns out that Haaland is a big fan of the Spanish former Swansea City midfielder. The Norway international scored a brace in the match and copied Michu's old celebration by cupping his hand around his ear as he paid a fitting tribute to his hero. ", Michu, who is the technical secretary of Real Oviedo, claimed that Haaland could become a "player that's going to define a decade in this sport.". The Borussia Dortmund forward has become one of football's hottest prospects in the last year and could go on to be one of the world's best. In an interview with Radio MARCA, Michu tried to explain how he ended up giving advice to one of the hottest talents in Europe. "I had to be determined to make it in the game. Haaland, 20, has emerged as … "Erling now tries to do the same things because Ronaldo is 34 and still at the top of the game, so it shows the value of doing the right things.