In this video
- Asked if he can beat his record from the treble season, Haaland said he had 57 in total that season, counting the national team. He is on a good way, but he does not think of it.
- Asked about the robot celebration, Haaland said he thinks everyone knows why he did it: check his comment section on any photo or video. He never plans celebrations.
“…I should not think I am something just because I'm scoring goals.”
- Asked about talk that he could beat the Premier League scoring record, Haaland said he has to ignore it. Helping the team win games is his job; he knows it is boring.
- Asked if he sees himself at the level of Messi and Ronaldo, Haaland said no, not at all. He said he is far off, and no one can get close to them.
- Asked what a World Cup with Norway would mean, Haaland said their last one was in 1998, two years before he was born. Taking Norway to a major tournament is his main career goal, and now there is a good chance.
- Asked if fatherhood has changed his life, Haaland said without a doubt: someone wakes up every morning. He thinks it made him even more focused, because he can switch off more.
- Asked about rarely being offside, Haaland said it is not his first season like that. He thinks he has been offside 18 times since he came to City, and he has worked on it since he was 13.
Erling Haaland press conference ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash vs Borussia Dortmund. the striker delivered humble, grounded statements despite his world‑class form and said I’m Not Messi or Ronaldo.
Haaland discussed his record‑breaking trajectory, insisting he focuses only on the next match rather than chasing Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi milestones. saying he is “just Erling” and nowhere near their level, reinforcing his reputation as football’s most grounded superstar.
With 57 goals in all competitions last season and elite finishing instincts, Haaland insists records are secondary to winning games as Man City push for Champions League momentum again.
