Haaland Credits ‘Gift from God’ After Brace in Norway’s Stunning Win Over Brazil
Erling Haaland delivered a brace to lead Norway to a famous 2-0 victory over Brazil on Sunday, and afterward the forward described his scoring touch as something beyond explanation.
‘That’s just how it usually goes,’ Haaland told reporters. ‘If I get a chance or two, it usually ends up as a goal. I don’t know how I do it, but that’s how I do it, so it’s all about staying focused. I tell myself the chance will come, and then I usually know right away if I don’t score.’
The Manchester City striker went further, attributing his precision to divine influence.
‘I’m starting to realise now, I think, that it’s a gift from God that it goes in perfectly, perfectly right up against the post and stuff. So it’s crazy.’
Haaland also used the moment to send a message to Norway’s younger generation, urging them to embrace the national team as the pinnacle of their careers.
‘We just kept pushing forward, but I hope that all the young people watching this interview, I hope that when you get a little older, you’ll see playing for Norway as the proudest thing you’ll ever do in your entire life, it’s absolutely insane.’
The victory marked one of Norway’s most significant results in recent history, with Haaland’s brace underscoring his status as one of the world’s most lethal forwards.
