{
  "id": 12092745,
  "title": "Injury concern grows as Erling Haaland limps off against Portugal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/injury-concern-grows-as-erling-haaland-limps-off-against-portugal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:02:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/injury-concern-grows-as-erling-haaland-limps-off-against-portugal-1.500698518"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City are eagerly awaiting news on Erling Haaland's condition after the striker was substituted during Norway's 2-1 win over Portugal in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. With Norway taking the lead through Kristoffer Ajer in the 36th minute, Joao Cancelo equalized for the visitors two minutes later. Goncalo Ramos sealed the win for Portugal in the 79th minute.\n\nHaaland was substituted in the 65th minute after limping off the pitch and gesturing towards the Norway bench, signaling his discomfort. Despite continuing for a few more minutes, he was eventually replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen in the 67th minute. Norwegians were quick to suggest a possible muscular issue, but the full extent of Haaland's injury remains undetermined.\n\nThe Manchester City forward, who has scored five goals in five Premier League appearances this season and two in the Champions League, is expected to undergo further medical assessments. Several critical fixtures are looming on the horizon for City, including a match against Liverpool at Anfield on October 11 and a Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on October 14. The outcome of Haaland's medical evaluation will be crucial in determining his availability for these high-profile matches.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Manchester City face an anxious wait over Erling Haaland after the striker limped off during Norway’s 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. In their final game of the ongoing international break, Norway took the lead through Kristoffer Ajer in the 36th minute. However, Joao Cancelo equalised two minutes later. Goncalo Ramos completed Portugal’s comeback in the 79th…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Haaland injury doubt ahead of Liverpool clash against Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/epl-haaland-injury-doubt-ahead-of-liverpool-clash-against-man-city",
        "published": "2026-10-05T06:08:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}