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'He Wants The Best For The Team': Norway Coach Solbakken Hails Haaland Ahead Of FIFA WC
FIFA World Cup: Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has hailed Erling Haaland's humility and team-first attitude, describing the Manchester City striker as ‘a very easy-going superstar’ as the Scandinavian nation prepares for its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Speaking to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Solbakken said Norway's star forward remains grounded despite being one of the biggest names in world football and playing a pivotal role in ending the country's long wait for a return to the global showpiece.
"Erling Haaland is a very easy guy to coach. He wants the best for the team, he loves to be with his team-mates, and he loves to have fun with all the staff around the team. He's a very easy-going superstar," Solbakken told FIFA.
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