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Martin Odegaard

2026-04-302026-07-05

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "It's amazing to have him in the team, we're lucky to have him and it's just about giving him as many opportunities as possible," said Norway captain Martin Odegaard.

    Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
  3. Citizen Digital

    Norway will be underdogs against Brazil but captain Martin Odegaard said with Haaland up front they always had a chance.

    Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics
  4. The Standard

    Norway captain Martin Odegaard said that with Haaland they always had a chance."Meeting Brazil in the World Cup is as big as it can be," said the midfielder, who will face Arsenal team-mates Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli.

    Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    After breezing impressively through qualifying, twice thrashing Italy, they are hoping a golden generation of players - led by Haaland and Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard - can break new ground in North America.

    Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favourites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also containing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is confident of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time.

    Norway's natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stage
  9. Citizen Digital

    Haaland is the poster boy for a golden generation of Norwegian players, including Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, that have been tipped as dark horses.

    Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
  10. Citizen Digital

    The decision to invest heavily in bulking out Arteta's squad paid off despite injuries to Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.

    Five factors in Arsenal's Premier League title triumph
  11. Citizen Digital

    njury By AFP May 12, 2026 09:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White (2L) celebrates scoring the team's sixth goal with Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard

    Arsenal's White out for rest of the season with knee injury
  12. Citizen Digital

    Martin Odegaard played a one-two with Rice and cleverly worked the pass into Trossard, whose strike from 12 yards took a hefty deflection on its way past Hermansen.

    Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham
  13. April 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    The Gunners, a long way from Arteta's eve-of-the-game demand they dominate proceedings, looked to smash and grab, with Marc Pubill blocking from Martin Odegaard on a quick breakaway.

    Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw

Yesterday

  1. Norway rely on Haaland to face Brazil in World Cup knockout

    Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Haaland scores dramatic winner as Norway beats Ivory Coast

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the World Cup in North America. The Manchester City striker has now scored five goals in three games at the tournament, second only to Lionel Messi's six, and has scored in his last 13 competitive internationals.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Haaland scores late winner; Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a Brazil showdown on Sunday. It was Norway's first-ever knockout win in World Cup history.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Iraq 4-1

    Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup game as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2026 tournament, with Leo Ostigard and an own goal adding further goals. Norway topped Group I on goal difference level with France after the win.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup in 28 years

    Erling Haaland propelled Norway to qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Manchester City striker scored 16 goals in a qualification campaign that saw Norway win eight consecutive matches and score 37 goals total, with the squad also featuring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Five stars face fitness concerns before World Cup

    Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Arsenal defender Ben White ruled out for season knee injury

    Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a medial knee ligament injury, sidelining him from the club's Premier League run-in and Champions League final. The 28-year-old is also highly unlikely to feature for England in the World Cup in North America next month.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Arsenal beats West Ham 1-0 amid controversial VAR disallowed goal

    Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Arsenal, Atletico Madrid draw 1-1 in Champions League semi

    Julian Alvarez's second-half penalty earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg, after Viktor Gyokeres had given Arsenal the lead from the spot before the interval.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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