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Erling Haaland shares admiration for Jamie Vardy during Leicester match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Erling Haaland shares admiration for Jamie Vardy during Leicester match

Summary

Jamie Vardy revealed a past exchange with Erling Haaland during a Leicester defeat to Manchester City on a podcast. Haaland praised Vardy as a model for his attacking style, noting how he observed Vardy's movements when scoring. The conversation occurred as Leicester struggled against City, highlighting Haaland’s study of Vardy’s counter-attacking ability. As Manchester City looks to restructure its squad under new management, Haaland’s remarks underscore the tactical adjustments expected in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Haaland credited Vardy as a blueprint for his scoring technique.
•Their exchange took place during a match at the Etihad Stadium.
•Vardy humorously recounted his reaction to Haaland's comment after a goal.
•City is revamping its squad after departures of key players.
•The club is focusing on building a balanced frontline for next season.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jamie Vardy reveals what Erling Haaland told him during Leicester defeat at Manchester City

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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland credited Premier League icon Jamie Vardy as a blueprint for his own lethal attacking play.In the first episode of a podcast, the 39-year-old veteran shed light on a ...
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