Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stageImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The long-running feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel switches to the World Cup as Norway face Brazil in the last 16ByPhil McNulty Chief football writerPublished35 minutes agoOne of the Premier League's most gripping personal feuds goes global on Sunday when Brazil face Norway in the World Cup last 16. Norway's irresistible force of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland comes up against Brazil's immovable object in the shape of Arsenal defender Gabriel in New York New Jersey Stadium. Haaland and Gabriel have been central figures as their clubs battle for domestic supremacy, creating a rivalry that regularly boils over into animosity.

The outcome of their latest confrontation will go a long way to deciding whether it is Brazil or Norway who advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face either England or Mexico. Former England striker Chris Sutton told Sport: "For all the battling for the Golden Boot between the greats such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Haaland, there have not been any great personal duels. "This is the standout personal duel of the World Cup so far and make no mistake, it will have a huge bearing on the outcome of the game.

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"It is the standout because of the bad feeling we know exists between the pair. I am sure there is a level of respect great players have for each other, but everything we've seen between them suggests they don't like each other too much. "Former England captain Alan Shearer is also relishing the confrontation between the pair, saying: "That will be a great battle because there is definitely a bit of niggle there.

"They don't like each other which is fine, you don't have to like your opponent, and we have seen them have clashes before so that's definitely one to look forward to. "Adding further intrigue is the statistical quirk that five-time world champions Brazil have never beaten Norway in four attempts - drawing two and losing two. This makes Norway the only side the Selecao have faced, but never won against.

offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico Published1 day agoHow did Haaland-Gabriel spat start? Turn the clock back to Sunday 22 September, 2024. Manchester City's John Stones has scored a 98th-minute equaliser - just as it appeared Arsenal were about to hold out for a landmark victory at Etihad Stadium with only 10 men after Leandro Trossard was sent off in first-half stoppage time.

In the chaotic aftermath, Haaland ran into the net to retrieve the ball before throwing it with great force at the back of Gabriel's head as he covered it with his Arsenal shirt in disappointment. Gabriel has never forgotten. After the final whistle confirmed the 2-2 draw, Haaland turned his attention to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with his infamous "stay humble" remark, uttered twice when they came together post-match on the pitch.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.