Norway’s Premier League stars asked for and were granted permission to wear black armbands during their league games this weekend following the death of Norwegian King Harald V, according to NRK.
The people of Norway are mourning after the long-serving monarch died, and Erling Haaland was one of the key footballers to pay tribute to the king.
King Harald V had always loved the game and hosted the national team following their international exploits, meaning Haaland and his teammates would remember him for the support he consistently gave them.
The players competing in England have now shown their support by asking the Premier League for permission to wear black armbands during their matches this weekend.
Norwegian stars honour King Harald V
That permission has been granted, with Haaland and Jorgen Strand Larsen spotted wearing black armbands when Manchester City faced Crystal Palace in the Premier League last night.
The gesture allowed the Norwegian players to honour their late monarch while representing their clubs in England. It also provided an opportunity for them to show solidarity with people across Norway during a period of mourning.
The decision was particularly visible during Manchester City’s match, where Haaland and Strand Larsen both wore the armbands as they took part in the Premier League fixture.
Haaland celebrates victory with City
The result also worked in favour of Haaland and his Manchester City teammates, as they beat Crystal Palace 4-1 to continue their fine start to the season under their new manager.
Haaland will therefore have experienced an emotional evening, paying tribute to King Harald V before helping City secure another important victory in the Premier League.
More Norwegian players are expected to wear black armbands during the remaining league games this weekend, continuing the tribute across English football.
The players will also hope to honour the king with victories for their respective teams as they return to action. For Haaland and Strand Larsen, their appearance with the black armbands provided a visible reminder of their connection to Norway while they continued their professional careers in England.
The gesture from the Norwegian players demonstrates the significance of King Harald V to the country and allows those representing Norway abroad to share in the mourning taking place at home.
