How 'remarkable' Haaland lead Norway to win over Brazil
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards look at how "absolute monster" Erling Haaland inspired Norway to victory over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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""absolute monster""
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
Key People
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.
Micah Richards is a retired English footballer and current pundit.
Former English footballer and manager.
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BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards look at how "absolute monster" Erling Haaland inspired Norway to victory over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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