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FAQ: Did Erling Haaland Support Palestine?
There is no verified evidence that Haaland personally made the viral statement claiming that “we cannot and will not be indifferent” to suffering in Gaza. That statement belongs to Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness. Haaland did participate in Norway’s politically charged 5-0 win over Israel and previously made a humanitarian call to released Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov.
Did Norway Donate Its World Cup Earnings to Gaza?
More precisely, the Norwegian Football Federation committed profits from its 2025 World Cup qualifier against Israel to humanitarian work in Gaza through Doctors Without Borders. Claims that Norway later donated “its entire World Cup proceeds” should be checked separately rather than confused with that documented qualifier initiative.
Did Alexander Sørloth Speak for Palestine?
The quotation “We’re sorry for all the people of Palestine” is widely attributed to Sørloth across social platforms. For strict publication purposes, however, the exact line should remain labelled as widely reported until its original full interview or recording is independently located.
