Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is keeping his eyes on the World Cup 2026 as he gears up for the tournament, while rumors have emerged that his long-term relationship with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen may have ended. The couple, who have been together for several years and welcomed their son in December 2024, are now at the center of speculation just days before the World Cup begins.
Are the Breakup Rumors True?
As of now, there are no confirming reports to support the breakup rumors. No insider sources or official statements from either Haaland or Johansen have confirmed the split. The chaos began when an account on X (formerly Twitter) posted: "Erling Haaland has reportedly ended his relationship peacefully after years together and the reason has the internet in complete shock…" The post added: "According to reports, Haaland allegedly admitted that he values freedom and independence, while his partner wanted a strict one-man-one-woman marriage. Instead of forcing a situation that no longer aligned with both of them, he chose to let go so each person could live the life they truly want." This sparked shockwaves, with many believing that Haaland ended the relationship to focus on the World Cup. While some are convinced the rumors are true, others have quickly debunked them, noting that Haaland has always been committed to his girlfriend.
Haaland Opens Up About His Relationship
In a heartfelt interview with Norwegian media outlet NRK a few months ago, Haaland spoke about his life with Johansen. He said: "I cook. This will probably sound a bit embarrassing to her, but she likes to play [games]. So we play Minecraft together. We build houses and all that…" The Manchester City striker added: "I was single for quite a while myself. If I have any advice? It’s to get out and socialise. Meet people and get to know people. From my experience, you find your girlfriend when you least expect it. If you’re always looking for a girlfriend, you’ll never find one."
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