[Saba Sports News] According to French media, Erling Haaland’s remarkable composure at this World Cup has drawn widespread attention. Against Brazil, he scored the match-sealing goal in the 90th minute but avoided wild celebrations. Instead, he walked slowly toward the stands with restraint. He even briefly considered taking off his jersey to celebrate before thinking better of it, to steer clear of a booking. Haaland’s calm demeanour also shines through in his interviews. Ahead of the fixture, he told English reporters: “England are among the favourites to win the tournament. You should pile as much pressure as possible on the English players.” It is reported that Haaland began structured meditation and yoga training after joining Molde aged 16, with a clear goal: to gain better control of his emotions during matches. The mental training has paid off significantly. Haaland picks up far fewer cautions on the pitch. He only received two yellow cards in last season’s Premier League, a sharp drop from five during the 2022–2023 campaign. When substituted off, he no longer shows frustration, instead offering encouragement to the player coming on in his place.
The editor believes that Haaland is fully aware that every single person inside the dressing room has their eyes fixed on him and holds high expectations for his performances, which is why he feels obligated to deliver flawless displays every time he steps onto the pitch.