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International Football · Thursday, July 9, 2026

Haaland at Ronaldo's level, says former Norwegian

Dan Eggen, defender who faced Brazil in 1998, ranks Norwegian striker Erling Haaland above the Phenomenon.

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Haaland at Ronaldo's level, says former Norwegian

Dan Eggen, former Norwegian defender, compared Erling Haaland to Ronaldo Fenômeno in an interview with Spanish newspaper AS. The Norwegian veteran, who participated in the 2-1 victory against Brazil in 1998, even places the current striker above the Brazilian legend. Eggen emphasizes the exceptional consistency of Haaland's offensive performances. Norway will face England in the quarter-finals after eliminating Brazil in the round of 16.