Erling Haaland posted a social media apology after Norway were put to the sword by Austria on Sunday.
With captain Martin Odegaard still unavailable after suffering an injury during the last international break, Haaland was handed the armband as Stale Solbakken's side looked to continue their unbeaten start in the Nations League.
After Marko Arnautovic opened the scoring for the hosts Norway responded well with Alexander Sorloth equalising before half-time.
However, once Arnautovic restored Austria's lead shortly after the interval the visitors went into total collapse and goals from Philipp Lienhart, Stefan Posch and Michael Gregoritsch sealed a 5-1 victory.
Following the game Haaland was approached by members of the Norwegian press as he prepared to leave the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
Rather than face the music, the Manchester City star ignored their requests for comment before later apologising for his team's lacklustre performance social media.
'Sorry everyone, this was far too bad on my part.
'In November, we go for six points,' Haaland wrote on his Instagram story.
His decision was supported by his Norway team-mate Sander Berge who insisted that the team remains united despite suffering their heaviest defeat since a 6-0 drubbing by Germany in 2017.
'He has every right to do that,' the Fulham midfielder told Norwegian outlet VG.
'You can feel the disappointment now. We are a team in there, we stand in ups and downs regardless. The most important thing is that we are united.'
Despite the defeat Norway remain top of their Nations League group but now sit level on points with both Austria and Slovenia.
The Lions will complete their campaign when they travel to Slovenia before playing host to Kazakhstan next month.
AnietieF
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You must be stu*pid to say sh*ts about Haaland… The most important job of a striker is to score goals and bro is doing it perfectly well. So keep crying hater 🤡🤡🤡
I knew you are a kid & kids never think broadly. Kids love candy but don't grasp that it can lead to tooth aches. So De bruyne was injured mid season last time & Haaland went 5 straight matches without scoring. You're a kid so you won't understand that happened because of his playing deficiencies. You're a complete dunce to compare Haaland with Salah. How on earth does someone who is mentally stable put Salah beside Haaland? Even Guardiola can NEVER make such a comparison. Messi & Ronaldo didn't get to the Pinnacle of football glory simply by tapping in. It takes more to be a king in the footballing world but then, what would a lousy, insolent juvenile like you understand about that?😳
Davichi
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You guys are funny Ronaldo wasn’t on the team when he played for about 23 mins get injured and the whole team was inspired by their legend and captain to take in France on that day… if ppl like you really observe the match you’ll know and understand that Ronaldo influence in that game was huge giving the players extra momentum. That match was an emotional and testimonial match played by the Portuguese
Stop living in fantasy and face reality. His team mate Jose Fonte said they didn't even notice him with his cheerleading skills. 😂🤣 It's just you his fan girls that keep spreading lies to make him look like what he's not, meanwhile the reality is that he should be thankful to his team mates that he has a major international trophy... they played their heart of for their country and not for any individual.
udont_user99
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norway compaired to austria,,austia is bigger even in fifa ranking plus no odegard
Ksm_city
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You must be daft to compare that kid to any player in LFC. The only player Haaland is better than is Gomez; who is an incompetent player we wanna offload anyway. Haaland can't complete passes, can't win aerial duels, can't play free kicks, can't sit back to cover up if the defensive line is struggling, can't even complete dribbles. The only thing that dude can do is to tap in. Before you start ranting like an empty barrel, check football stats & see if I'm right or wrong. Imagine comparing that dude to Salah, are you ok or your psychiatrist is on a long term leave?🤣🤣🤣
So why is Nunez not starting important games for Deadpool but Jota is? Because he can’t score goals and he misses clear chances… Go check Haaland stats, if Nunez or even Salah score goals like Haaland, you won’t be saying this crap here… ✌️
Ksm_city
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You must be daft to compare that kid to any player in LFC. The only player Haaland is better than is Gomez; who is an incompetent player we wanna offload anyway. Haaland can't complete passes, can't win aerial duels, can't play free kicks, can't sit back to cover up if the defensive line is struggling, can't even complete dribbles. The only thing that dude can do is to tap in. Before you start ranting like an empty barrel, check football stats & see if I'm right or wrong. Imagine comparing that dude to Salah, are you ok or your psychiatrist is on a long term leave?🤣🤣🤣
You must be stu*pid to say sh*ts about Haaland… The most important job of a striker is to score goals and bro is doing it perfectly well. So keep crying hater 🤡🤡🤡
Moocdlmnot
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At Man City, TEN players do the scoring but the credit goes to Haaland.
AnietieF
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Go F**k yourself. He’s passionate about the game and was 😡 they lost. You’re here criticizing him. He’s 1 million times better than all your players in your f**ked up club… You’re 😡 because he keeps winning the golden boot and Salah is just lame… Keep crying lad…🤡🤡🤡
You must be daft to compare that kid to any player in LFC. The only player Haaland is better than is Gomez; who is an incompetent player we wanna offload anyway. Haaland can't complete passes, can't win aerial duels, can't play free kicks, can't sit back to cover up if the defensive line is struggling, can't even complete dribbles. The only thing that dude can do is to tap in. Before you start ranting like an empty barrel, check football stats & see if I'm right or wrong. Imagine comparing that dude to Salah, are you ok or your psychiatrist is on a long term leave?🤣🤣🤣
Ksm_city
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That boy better be humble before they humble him again
🤫 🤡🤡
Ksm_city
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Does that kid knows what is a captain ??? He is just a fcking spoiled brat just putting in tapINs … he is not worth to be a team captain … Have a look at captains in LFC … Robbo Endo VVD Salah Dominik These are called true leaders
Go F**k yourself. He’s passionate about the game and was 😡 they lost. You’re here criticizing him. He’s 1 million times better than all your players in your f**ked up club… You’re 😡 because he keeps winning the golden boot and Salah is just lame… Keep crying lad…🤡🤡🤡
Tipemopuz
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Keep quiet. Portugal has always been a strong team before Ronaldo and will continue to be after him. Fan girls like you forget that Ronaldo wasn't on the pitch when the brave team beat France to win the only important trophy they have, which is the Euros. Stop giving credit when it's not due.
You guys are funny Ronaldo wasn’t on the team when he played for about 23 mins get injured and the whole team was inspired by their legend and captain to take in France on that day… if ppl like you really observe the match you’ll know and understand that Ronaldo influence in that game was huge giving the players extra momentum. That match was an emotional and testimonial match played by the Portuguese
Tipemopuz
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no matter how good you think you are, you need good players around you
True that… u can’t unleash your true potential take a look at both cr7 and Messi without midfield maestros during their era they would have still be great but not to that extent of their crazy records
Davichi
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lol portugal were strong on paper for decades from the time of Eusebio and still nothing to show in trophies showcase .since CR7 .. portugal has shown internationally
You're just taking out of your head because it affects your idol. Portugal has always been strong contenders for trophies both in the Euros and WC. The fact that they hadn't won it before that Euros doesn't mean they were only strong on paper. Do you have an idea how far they've gone at the WC before Ronaldo's era? They were better at the WC with Figo leading the team so don't argue what you don't know.
susabcpry
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HALLAND BE HUMBLE
halaand don't worry
Badhur
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Does that kid knows what is a captain ??? He is just a fcking spoiled brat just putting in tapINs … he is not worth to be a team captain … Have a look at captains in LFC … Robbo Endo VVD Salah Dominik These are called true leaders
Keedkuyzz
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no matter how good you think you are, you need good players around you
Wekkrsty
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That boy better be humble before they humble him again
Dibbkmosu
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Keep quiet. Portugal has always been a strong team before Ronaldo and will continue to be after him. Fan girls like you forget that Ronaldo wasn't on the pitch when the brave team beat France to win the only important trophy they have, which is the Euros. Stop giving credit when it's not due.
lol portugal were strong on paper for decades from the time of Eusebio and still nothing to show in trophies showcase .since CR7 .. portugal has shown internationally
Iron-U
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Why is All Football bringing this news when everyone has slept?
zoaaekoyz
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Hello doesn't have anything to tell us he's nothing in football that's why he doesn't deserve to a captain ov any team
zoaaekoyz
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that boy halland he shld get humble
Jipaeklmp
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HALLAND BE HUMBLE
Davichi
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norway Is nothing more than Portugal Before CR7, Only difference Is CR7 has Changed the fate of Portugal since his arrival, he inspired the players for the better, now Portugal are Different team, I can't expect same from Haland as He can't do it without better players around him
Keep quiet. Portugal has always been a strong team before Ronaldo and will continue to be after him. Fan girls like you forget that Ronaldo wasn't on the pitch when the brave team beat France to win the only important trophy they have, which is the Euros. Stop giving credit when it's not due.
Zudcekosuy
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norway Is nothing more than Portugal Before CR7, Only difference Is CR7 has Changed the fate of Portugal since his arrival, he inspired the players for the better, now Portugal are Different team, I can't expect same from Haland as He can't do it without better players around him
Olilatonny95
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CR7 and Messi can get lost in the game but their presence can bring positive effects in the game. but when Haland is lost in the game, it means the team is already having a red card. my friends, that's y those two will always be the GOAT🤣
Modys
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Football are 11 vs 11 so one player can’t do everything alone ..
Dedabelost
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man city is not Norway and Norway is not man city
mancitytillidie
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How many did he score in this match
Yeah.. how many did you?? When you’re the best striker in the world you have a bad game if you don’t score
Vicacnpyz
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He scored 36 in 35 games what more do you want him to do
How many did he score in this match
Zicdknpruy
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He’s ashame of the fact that they see him as the best forwarder but he can’t do shit for his country
He scored 36 in 35 games what more do you want him to do
danailsty
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There is always someone that lifts the lead of a toilet so the shit can come out because he is the best scoring now everybody thinks the guy is Superman he is only one person
icethug
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He’s ashame of the fact that they see him as the best forwarder but he can’t do shit for his country