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Haaland Dismisses Messi and Ronaldo Comparisons Ahead of Dortmund Reunion

Guardiola highlights his team-first mindset before a Champions League meeting with former club Borussia Dortmund.

Overview

  • Erling Haaland says comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are not appropriate, insisting nobody can come close to them.
  • He adds that chasing records does not matter to him and that he focuses only on the next match.
  • The Manchester City striker enters the tie with 17 goals in 13 competitive appearances this season.
  • Pep Guardiola praises his humility, calling it rare for a world-class forward to prioritize what is best for the team.
  • Manchester City sits on seven points after three Champions League group games before facing Borussia Dortmund, where Haaland scored 86 goals in 89 matches from 2020 to 2022.