Haaland ‘no different’ following Man City verdict

Erling Haaland has been unaffected and remains fully focused following the financial rule breach verdict against Manchester City, according to Norway teammate Kristoffer Ajer. The 26-year-old forward was kept away from the media ahead of Norway's Nations League match against Wales in Cardiff, which marks his first appearance since the Premier League confirmed City's guilty verdict.

Norway manager Stale Solbakken deflected questions regarding the club's situation, maintaining that his private discussions with Haaland remain confidential. Ajer confirmed that Haaland's attitude and energy within the squad have not changed, while Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard also trained ahead of Thursday's fixture.