Erling Haaland revealed a wild moment during Norway vs Italy.
At 1–1, Gianluca Mancini grabbed Haaland’s butt, trying to provoke him — but it had the opposite effect.
Haaland said it actually motivated him, telling Mancini: “Thanks for the motivation.” Moments later, he exploded with two goals as Norway beat Italy 4–1.
Most major nations have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup. Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, and Spain all cruised through the qualifiers without major surprises.
But while the giants celebrated, Italy slipped into real danger.
A powerful performance from Erling Haaland and Norway pushed the Azzurri to the edge, turning their qualifying path into a serious challenge. Italy is not out yet, but the pressure is growing, and every remaining match now feels like a final.
After missing the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Italian fans fear a repeat scenario—while others wonder if Haaland might be the one who ruins Italy’s chances again.
The giants are safe. Italy isn’t.
And the race to 2026 just got a lot more dramatic
Cristiano Ronaldo received the first red card of his international career as Portugal fell to the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
Despite saying in his pre-match interview that he wouldn’t react to the Irish crowd, Ronaldo mocked the fans early in the game before clashing with Dara O’Shea. A quick VAR review turned his yellow into a straight red, shocking everyone.
The moment went viral instantly, with Ireland fans copying Ronaldo’s gesture as he walked off the pitch.
Whether you searched for “Cristiano Ronaldo red card,” “Cristiano Ronaldo Republic of Ireland,” or “Ronaldo today,” this incident became one of the most talked-about moments of the week.
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