Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday, September 27, to make it two wins from two in the UEFA Nations League. The result also ended Norway’s long unbeaten run at home and came on a night when Cristiano Ronaldo remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes. João Félix opened the scoring in…
Manchester City kept their perfect Premier League start alive on Sunday, September 20, beating Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium. But beyond the scoreline, the match produced an unusual moment when Erling Haaland reacted to a chant from Sunderland supporters and appeared to join in with the joke. The Manchester City…
Norway is mourning the death of King Harald V, who died at the age of 89 on August 28 after more than three decades on the throne. His death has ended one of the longest modern chapters in Norway’s royal history, while his son, Crown Prince Haakon, has immediately become King Haakon VIII. The transition…
A viral discussion on X comparing maternal deaths in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Norway has reignited concerns over the country’s maternal healthcare crisis. While some posts claimed Nigeria recorded 90,000 maternal deaths in 2023, the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank Group and the United Nations Population…
Norway striker Erling Haaland’s sensational 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has sparked an extraordinary naming trend in Peru, with more than 550 newborns being named after the Manchester City forward following his standout performances. According to Peru’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC), 468 babies have been registered with the name “Haaland”, 91…
By Izuchukwu Okosi England secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup late Sunday night with a 2-1 win over Norway at the Miami Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored England’s two goals in the game after the Three Lions went down to Norway’s lead. England had more possession of the ball in…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Five-time world champions Brazil suffered a humiliating 2-1 defeat against Norway Sunday night to crash out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Erling Haaland scored twice in the last ten minutes of the game to secure Norway’s place in the quarterfinals. The Norwegians had a goal put away by Patrick Berg early…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Norway will face Brazil in a repeat of the1998 World Cup fixture albeit at the knockout stage following their nervy 2-1 win over one of African representatives Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday evening. Norway led at half time after swathes of attacking forays made by the Ivorians. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland returned…
