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Haaland becomes Nordic football's all-time international leading scorer
Norway's Erling Haaland has surpassed Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the highest-scoring Nordic player in international football history. The 24-year-old achieved the milestone with a brace in Norway's 3-2 Nations League win over Denmark.
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OSLO — Erling Haaland etched his name into Nordic football history on Thursday, overtaking Zlatan Ibrahimovic's long-standing international scoring record with two goals in Norway's 3-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.
The Manchester City forward's double in Oslo moved him past Ibrahimovic's tally, establishing Haaland as the highest-scoring player from the Nordic region in international football. The 24-year-old has become a central figure in Norway's attacking plans and continues to add to his impressive goal-scoring record at both club and international level.
Haaland's prolific form comes as Norway looks to strengthen its position in the UEFA Nations League competition. The victory over Denmark provided both tactical success and a personal milestone for the striker, who has emerged as one of world football's most consistent goal scorers in recent seasons.
The record underscores Haaland's rapid rise through the ranks of international football and his status among Nordic football's elite performers.