Thu Oct 10 20:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Haaland Arrives in Norway on Private Jet Ahead of National Team Matches
**OSLO, NORWAY** – Erling Braut Haaland, the star striker for Manchester City and the Norwegian national team, landed at Oslo Airport Gardermoen on Saturday night aboard a private jet. He was accompanied by fellow Premier League player Sander Berge of Sheffield United.
The duo had just played against each other in a Premier League match earlier in the day, with Haaland’s City team edging out Berge’s Fulham 3-2.
Berge explained their decision to fly private, stating, “We wanted to get home as quickly and easily as possible. We wanted to recharge our batteries before playing for six points with the national team. That’s the most important thing for us.”
The use of private jets by high-profile athletes like Haaland has drawn criticism due to their significant environmental impact. However, Wolverhampton striker Jørgen Strand Larsen defended Haaland’s choice, stating, “For many, it sounds completely insane, but you can’t live a life where you can’t go anywhere freely. You have to take it into your own hands. Erling needs all the time he can to unwind.”
The Norwegian national team has also embraced the realities of Haaland’s stardom, opting to fly charter flights for their away matches.
Haaland’s arrival in Norway comes ahead of two crucial Nations League matches: a home game against Slovenia on Thursday and a match against Austria in Linz on Sunday.
The Norwegian team, currently tied for first place in their group with Slovenia, hopes to win the group to earn a spot in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Despite the controversy surrounding his travel arrangements, Haaland remains one of the most sought-after players in the world, and his presence adds a significant boost to the Norwegian national team’s ambitions.
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