Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland invests in new global chess tour
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become a strategic investor in an upcoming world chess championship tour. Through his company Chess Mates, he is backing Norway Chess, which owns the Total Chess World Championship Tour set to launch next year. The tour will feature four annual tournaments in different cities with a $2.7 million prize pool.
Erling Haaland has solidified his lead in the 2025/26 Premier League Golden Boot race, reaching 17 goals after a brace in Manchester City's 3-0 win at Crystal Palace on December 14. Brentford's Igor Thiago stands as his primary challenger following a strong November. The rankings were updated after matches on December 21.
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Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table. Erling Haaland scored twice, with Tijjani Reijnders adding the other goal in a dominant performance. The result increases pressure on Arsenal ahead of their match against Everton.
Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace to lead the hosts. The win allowed City to leapfrog Bournemouth into second place in the Premier League, reducing Arsenal's lead to six points. Pep Guardiola praised Bournemouth's outstanding performance despite the loss.