Overview
- In a Champions League press conference, Erling Haaland said he is very far from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and that nobody can approach them.
- Pep Guardiola had compared Haaland’s influence to theirs, adding that Messi and Ronaldo sustained that level for about 15 years.
- Haaland’s club form remains prolific with 17 goals in 13 matches for Manchester City this season and 98 goals in 107 Premier League appearances.
- He scored in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and is joint top scorer in this Champions League campaign with five goals alongside Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
- He emphasized that records are not his priority, citing his aim to help City win and to guide Norway to a major international tournament.