Erling Haaland has apologised for Norway's agonizing 5-1 defeat to Austria in the Nations League on Sunday, branding his performance as "far too bad."

Haaland – wearing the captain’s armband in Martin Odegaard’s absence – cut a frustrated figure up front for the most part and it was clear the forward’s grievances still lingered as he ignored reporters in the mixed zone after the final whistle.

A few days ago, all was rosy for Erling Haaland and Norway.

Haaland, who stepped in as captain due to Martin Odegaard’s absence because of an ankle injury, was left very disappointed after the defeat. Norway had hoped to maintain their unbeaten streak in the Nations League, but Austria took control of the game early on.

Manchester United fans have been full of praise for former interim manager Ralf Rangnick after Austria's 5-1 thrashing of Norway in the UEFA Nations League. The German-born boss oversaw the demolition of Erling Haaland's side and Red Devils supporters have been left speculating what could have been at Old Trafford.

Erling Haaland marked his first game as Norway captain by becoming his country's all-time leading scorer on Thursday.

During this international break, Erling Haaland took the opportunity to become, at only 24 years old, the top scorer in The post Norway: Erling Haaland asks for forgiveness after humiliation first appeared on Africa Top Sports.