Haaland made a surprising claim about Mancini, stating that he was touched on the backside during the game.
In an interview, Haaland explained the situation, saying that Mancini was marking him closely and touching his backside at various times.
Haaland jokingly thanked Mancini for the motivation, which apparently helped him score two more goals.
Haaland also discussed Norway's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
He expressed his happiness with the team's unpredictable performance, which led to a 4-1 win over Italy.
Haaland's qualification for the World Cup will make him the second member of his family to participate in the tournament, following in the footsteps of his father, Alf Inge.
Haaland has been on a impressive goal-scoring streak in World Cup qualifiers, scoring in 11 consecutive matches dating back to 2021.
