Rafaela Pimenta manages Erling Haaland ahead of Brazil‑Norway World Cup clash

Brazil will meet Norway in a World Cup round‑of‑16 match on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Norway side is led by striker Erling Haaland, whose career is represented by Brazilian agent Rafaela Pimenta. Pimenta, a former International Law professor at the University of São Paulo, negotiated Haaland’s £300 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City and runs the agency Tatica. She has been recognised by Forbes’ “50 Over 50” list and awarded Best Player Agent by Globe Soccer.

The fixture also revives a personal rivalry between Haaland and Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhães, who play for Manchester City and Arsenal respectively. Their animosity dates back to a 2024 Premier League encounter in which Haaland threw the ball at Magalhães’ head after scoring, prompting a heated exchange and ongoing verbal sparring in the media. The upcoming World Cup match is expected to feature another chapter in this duel.