World Cup of poseurs, this trio would fill the podium

The article centers on the behavior of elite soccer players during the World Cup, using a sequence from Norway’s match to argue that some scorers fail to acknowledge key teammates. It highlights a goal in which Andreas Schjelderup, a young Norwegian winger who entered as a substitute, delivered a “centimetre perfect” cross that Erling Haaland converted with a header against Brazil. After the assist, the piece notes Haaland ran past Schjelderup without recognition, prompting Schjelderup to chase and join the embrace. The author frames this as recurring across the tournament, where scorers prioritize adulation from the crowd rather than celebrating the provider of the goal. The discussion briefly contrasts this with other sports’ inclusivity efforts and references Awer Mabil—2023 Young Australian of the Year—being asked about something described as a “simple questio…”.