Norway's Sørloth speaks out amid escalating death threats over missed pass to Haaland
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- Norway striker Alexander Sørloth is facing escalating death threats following his country's World Cup quarter-final defeat to England.
- Sørloth received messages urging him to commit suicide after he did not pass to teammate Erling Haaland during the match.
- This incident marks the latest case of online abuse targeting players in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Norway's Alexander Sørloth has become the latest target of online abuse, receiving death threats after his team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The striker faced backlash following Norway's quarter-final loss to England, with messages circulating online urging him to take his own life.
The abuse appears linked to a moment in the match where Sørloth did not pass the ball to teammate Erling Haaland. This decision has drawn severe criticism and threats from online users, highlighting a disturbing trend of targeted harassment in the sport.
According to Reuters, Sørloth's experience underscores a growing problem of online abuse directed at players during major tournaments. The threats against the Norwegian striker come after other players have also faced similar online attacks, raising concerns about player welfare and the impact of social media on professional athletes.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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