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Erling Haaland has made history by becoming Norway’s all-time leading scorer in football. In his first match as captain for the national team, he scored two goals against Slovenia during the UEFA Nations League. The match took place at Norway's home ground in Oslo on October 10, 2024.
Haaland scored his first goal in the seventh minute. He added another one in the 62nd minute. With this, he reached a total of 34 international goals and surpassed the record set by Jorgen Juve with 33 goals scored during the 1937-1950 period. Haaland made this record in just 36 matches. At the age of only 24 years, Haaland has already become a key player for both his club, Manchester City, and the Norway national team. His scoring ability and outstanding skills make him one of the best strikers in the world.
Norway's all-time top goal scorers
34 Erling Haaland
33 Jorgen Juves
26 Einar Gundersen
25 Harald Ove Hennum
24 John Carew
23 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
23 Tore Andre Flo
22 Gunnar Thoresen
21 Steffen Iversen
20 Joshua King
The match against Slovenia was significant not only because of Haaland's record but also because it helped Norway secure a 3-0 victory. The team is looking to strengthen its position in the Nations League and improve its chances of qualifying for future tournaments. With Haaland leading the way, Norway has high hopes for success in upcoming matches.
Erling Haaland's Baby Bump Celebration Steals the Show
Haaland's baby bump celebration steals the show during Norway's 3-0 win over Slovenia. After scoring two goals in the match, Haaland put the ball under his shirt to mimic a baby bump, suggesting he might be a dad soon.
He also posted updates on social media after the match, which added more excitement and curiosity among his followers.
