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."

Erling Haaland has come under fire in the wake of Norway’s 5-1 thrashing at the hands Austria, with the Manchester City striker deciding to swerve questions from the media after the one-sided contest.

Norway were thumped 5-1 by Austria in the Nations League and captain Erling Haaland has apologised for the performance, having refused to answer questions after the game

Erling Haaland has scored 15 goals for club and country this season, but he could not help his nation avoid a humbling defeat to Austria.

Erling Haaland was unable to prevent Norway from suffering a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Austria in the Nations League on Sunday, with the striker issuing an apology after the match

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.

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

Erling Haaland apologised for his individual performance in Norway's 5-1 defeat to Austria in the Nations League.

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.