Preparing for his Manchester City debut, football player Erling Haaland trained in a friendly match hosted by the Norwegian royal family at their official residence in Skaugum.
His performance followed news that the 21-year-old striker was signed by Manchester City for £51m. He will join English club Borussia Dortmund on 1 July on a five-year contract.
Crown Prince Haakon, 48, and his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 48, and their two children, 16-year-old Sverre Magnus and 18-year-old Ingrid Alexandra, played together in Leeds-born Haaland, who grew up in Norway. skaugum team.
They competed against team Vivil IL, which helps provide sports facilities for people with disabilities in Oslo and other areas.
Vivil IL won the match by one goal, defeating Team Skaugum with the final score of 10-9. Crown Princess Mette-Marit scored a goal for the team.
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon (pictured, right) is seen talking to Team Skaugum’s teammate Erling Braut Haaland (pictured, left) during the charity match in Skaugum.
The striker (left), who recently announced a £51m deal with Manchester City, can be seen here with Princess Ingrid Alexandra after the match.
Norwegian prince Sverre Magnus also participated in the competition organized by the crown prince’s family and the Norwegian Football Association (photo on the right).
It marks the first time since 2019 that the annual Vennskapskampen is held at Skaugum Estate after the contest was canceled due to the pandemic.
It is a collaboration between the crown prince’s family and the Norwegian Football Association, normally held annually.
Haaland, one of the most sought-after players in the world, will officially sign a five-year contract with City from Borussia Dortmund on 1 July.
City said on May 10 that they had reached an agreement in principle with Dortmund to sign the 21-year-old, and on Monday the club announced the completion of the deal.
“This is a proud day for me and my family,” Haaland said. “I’ve always watched City and enjoyed it over the last few seasons. It’s impossible not to admire their style of play, they create a lot of chances that are exciting and perfect for a player like me.”
Crown Prince Haakon (left) is the current monarch of Norway. He was succeeded by his daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
Haaland is one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football, scoring 86 goals in 89 games in two and a half years for Dortmund.
City had waited for Haaland to finish his international service with Norway and the official opening of the transfer window before showing his signatures under the curtain.
The Premier League champion thinks he and Haaland are negotiating after beating Real Madrid. In recent months, Barcelona has also linked with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
“We have followed Erling for several years, so we are delighted to bring him to Manchester City,” said City Football Director Txiki Begiristain.
The event took place a few days before another important date in the Norwegian royal diary: Ingrid Alexandra will host her 18th birthday gala on 17 June.
During the match, Crown Princess Mette-Marit (pictured right) was seen celebrating after scoring for Team Skaugum.
Although she turned 18 in January, the event, which was expected to coincide with her real birthday, was postponed due to the pandemic.
A host of charming European royalty, including Queen Maxima and Dutch King William Alexander, and their 18-year-old daughter, Princess Amalia, will be attending the summer party.
Ingrid Alexandra’s Spanish godfather Felipe VI and his gracious wife, Queen Letizia, will also join the celebrations.
In addition, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who is Ingrid Alexandra’s godfather, will also be with their spouses.
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Mette-Marit’s daughter Ingrid Alexandra became Norway’s first female monarch in 600 years when she took the throne after her 48-year-old father.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit (pictured, far right), 48, is seen sitting with her 16-year-old son Sverre Magnus, 21-year-old striker Erling Haarland, and 18-year-old daughter Ingrid Alexandra (LR).
While her parents wanted their eldest daughter to live as normal a life as possible when she grows up, Ingrid Alexandra came to the fore when she reached her birthday milestone earlier this year.
He attended a cabinet meeting at the Royal Palace with his grandfather, King Harald V, to celebrate this date.
The family also celebrated his birthday by releasing a series of official portraits.
In a statement from the palace, it was stated that Ingrid Alexandra will increase her public influence over the next few years and take on more responsibilities on behalf of the royal family, but will remain focused on her upbringing.
Crown Prince Haakon solidified his place in the line of succession by amending the law to allow firstborn daughters to ascend the throne over their younger brothers. His birthday means he can now act as the Norwegian Deputy if needed.
Norway celebrated Ingrid Alexandra’s birthday in January with new official portraits, but her party was delayed due to the pandemic.
Haakon, 48, ascended the throne at the age of 50, ahead of her now-boyfriend, spiritual leader Shaman Durek, and her older sister, Princess Märtha Louise, who lives in the United States.
Their 84-year-old father, King Harald, ascended the throne in 1991.
Ingrid has a 16-year-old younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, and a half-brother named Marius Borg Høiby on her maternal side.
The previous Queen of Norway was Queen Margaret, who ruled Norway, Denmark, and Sweden from the late 1380s until her death in 1412.
Born in Oslo in 2004, Princess Ingrid Alexandra attended the same local primary school as her half-sister Mette-Marit’s son from a previous relationship.
His parents chose school because they wanted him to have as normal a childhood as possible.
Source: Daily Mail
