Craig Bellamy has dismissed the storm engulfing former club Manchester City as Wales prepare to face Erling Haaland and Norway in Cardiff
Wales manager Craig Bellamy during a press conference(Image: PA Wire)
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Wales boss Craig Bellamy insists he's not given the situation at former club Manchester City a single moment's thought as he prepares to conquer Erling Haaland's Norway in the Nations League.
The World Cup quarter-finalists visit Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night hoping to compound Bellamy's recent difficulties, with Wales yet to win in six attempts in 2026.
There are likely to be plenty of eyes on star man Haaland, not just for his astonishing technical abilities, but also due to the noise around his club over the last few days.
City have been found guilty of over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018, a period in which the club rose to the top of the English game.
The club are expected to appeal, but the news has understandably sent a shockwave through English football, sparking debates over what the most appropriate punishment might be.
Bellamy joined City in 2009 before departing two years later, but insists he's not spent any time thinking about the developments at his former employers.
"I've played for so many clubs we'll be here all day [if we spoke about them].
"This doesn't involve Norway tomorrow
"We can talk about it another time," he added. "But at this present moment, off the back of three losses, playing Norway tomorrow, it's the furthest thing on my mind."
Bellamy also expects Haaland to adopt a similar view on it all.
"I don't think he'll be distracted," he added. "The guy's a machine. Have you seen his record at international level?
"He just wants to score. That ain't stopping him.
"If you love football, you have to appreciate him. He's world-class. It's very rare you have a player who's this size and has this mobility.
"You know when you see certain moments in sporting careers or certain sports.
"You remember the Jonah Lomu factor? We're coming through the Haaland factor at this present moment.
"Now we will adapt. The game will adapt. It's how we're able to combat that's gonna be another challenge as well, but an exciting challenge."