Haaland pulled from Norway press conference following Manchester City financial verdict
Erling Haaland has been withdrawn from Norway's media duties following the news of Manchester City's financial rule violations. The Norwegian Football Federation opted to shield the striker from questions regarding his club's legal situation.
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Erling Haaland has been withdrawn from his scheduled media duties with the Norway national team as the fallout from Manchester City's financial case continues. The striker was expected to address the press ahead of a Nations League fixture, but officials have now made a late change to the line-up.
Manchester City striker Haaland will no longer participate in Norway's upcoming press conference following reports regarding his club's legal battles in England, according to The Sun . The Norwegian Football Federation had originally listed the 26-year-old forward as a primary participant for the media briefing ahead of their Nations League encounter with Portugal.
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