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Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland — Norwegian football star, recently scored controversial winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United in VAR-disputed match.

2026-04-242026-10-07

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Norway star Haaland sues airline over ponytail image By AFP October 01, 2026 07:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UNITED STATES - NEW YORK - 05/07/2026 - 2026 WORLD CUP, BRAZIL vs. …

    Norway star Haaland sues airline over ponytail image
  3. Citizen Digital

    … That case surrounded club officials influencing which referees would officiate their games and led to Juventus being stripped of two titles and relegated to Serie B. - Haaland exit inevitable? …

    Man City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Talismanic striker Erling Haaland signed a nine-year contract in 2025 that could keep him tied to City till his 34th birthday. …

    Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Talismanic striker Erling Haaland signed a nine-year contract in 2025 that could keep him tied to City till his 34th birthday. …

    Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Talismanic striker Erling Haaland signed a nine-year contract in 2025 that could keep him tied down till his 34th birthday. …

    Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
  8. The Standard

    … Talismanic striker Erling Haaland signed a nine-year contract in 2025 that could keep him tied to City till his 34th birthday. …

    Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
  9. The Standard

    … The first big chance fell to Erling Haaland, but the Manchester City striker mishit his attempted volley after being picked out by Martin Odegaard, and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa was able to make the save.The away team quickly made Haaland pay as Joao Felix stroked a fine fi …

    Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
  10. Citizen Digital

    … A severe punishment would also raise doubts over the future of City's cast of star players, including prolific striker Erling Haaland. …

    Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges - reports
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Shell-shocked by Erling Haaland's winner for City in last weekend's derby -- which the referees' governing body later admitted should have been disallowed -- United blew a 2-0 lead against Brighton in the League Cup third round on Wednesday. …

    Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
  12. Citizen Digital

    Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller By AFP September 20, 2026 06:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (2L) celebrates with te …

    Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller

Thursday 1 October

  1. Haaland sues Norwegian Air Shuttle over unauthorized likeness use

    Norwegian football star Erling Haaland is suing airline Norwegian Air Shuttle for unlawfully using his likeness in promotion of plane tickets during the World Cup. Norwegian Air Shuttle has called the case "regrettable" and claimed it is "incomprehensible."

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester City financial scandal threatens Premier League reputation

    Manchester City has been found guilty of over 100 charges of financial impropriety between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission discovering "sham" contracts that artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million. The club faces severe sanctions including potential points deduction, title stripping, or expulsion, and the scandal threatens to damage the Premier League's standing in world football.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Manchester City found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges

    Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. The Athletic reported the verdict could trigger sanctions, legal action from rival clubs seeking compensation, and speculation that City could be stripped of titles and trophies won over the past 15 years.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges

    Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. The Athletic reports potential sanctions could include title stripping and legal action from rival clubs seeking compensation.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Manchester City faces Premier League charges; legal outcomes uncertain

    Manchester City's fate in a legal battle with the Premier League over widespread financial misconduct allegations remains unresolved, though reports indicate guilt findings could trigger sanctions, rival clubs' compensation claims, and debate over stripping titles from the past 15 years.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges

    Manchester City has been found guilty of widespread financial misconduct on all but one of 115 charges brought by the Premier League, with sanctions yet to be decided. The club has signaled intent to appeal, and rival clubs are expected to pursue legal action seeking compensation.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Ramos scores as Portugal beats Norway in Nations League

    Goncalo Ramos scored the winner as Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in Oslo to make back-to-back victories in their UEFA Nations League title defence. Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was named among substitutes for the first time since September 2024.

    28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

  1. Manchester City found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges

    Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, the Athletic reported. No sanction has yet been decided and the club is set to appeal.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Man Utd draws with Fulham; Carrick under mounting pressure

    Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but pressure mounts on boss Michael Carrick after a lacklustre display. United have one win in five Premier League matches and trail Manchester City by ten points.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester City top Premier League after five-three Sunderland win

    Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, with new signing Enzo Fernandez scoring on his debut. Erling Haaland netted the final goal to seal City's seventh successive win in all competitions.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Manchester United boss Carrick expects to work through early season struggles

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team must work through a difficult period after a poor start to the season, with four points from four games and a League Cup exit to Brighton.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Manchester City manager defends VAR officials after offside error

    Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Referees chief Webb disappointed over VAR error in Manchester derby

    Referees' chief Howard Webb expressed disappointment with a VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory against Manchester United. VAR official Matt Donohue overturned an offside call, ruling that midfielder Enzo Fernandez was not interfering with play, a decision United manager Michael Carrick said he was "staggered" by.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Carrick tells Man Utd to use derby loss to fuel Brighton effort

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his team should channel frustration from their Premier League derby defeat to Manchester City as they prepare for Wednesday's League Cup third-round match against Brighton. United lost to City despite a first-half red card for Phil Foden, with Erling Haaland scoring a controversial winning goal that was initially disallowed for offside but overturned by VAR.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Maresca makes strong start at Manchester City after Guardiola

    Enzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Carrick criticises VAR decision allowing Haaland's goal

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over a VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's goal to stand for 10-man Manchester City against United on Sunday. The goal was initially ruled offside but reversed after a lengthy review, with officials determining that Enzo Fernandez, though in an offside position, was not interfering with play.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Referee body admits error in Haaland's Manchester derby goal

    Professional Game Referees admitted that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment," even though City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position when the goal was scored.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Pro Ref admits error as Haaland goal stands in Manchester derby

    Professional Game Referees issued an official statement admitting an "error of judgment" after Erling Haaland's match-winning goal was incorrectly allowed to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, though VAR had determined Haaland was onside and Enzo Fernández did not touch the ball.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Haaland scores in Man City's VAR-controversial win over Man Utd

    Erling Haaland scored the goal that gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday in a match marred by VAR controversy; City played with 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal, and Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR overturned the decision.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Carrick questions VAR call allowing City's winner at Old Trafford

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over a VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's goal for Manchester City, which was initially ruled offside but overturned after review. Carrick and defender Lisandro Martinez both questioned how officials concluded that Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, was not interfering with play.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland leads 10-man Manchester City past Manchester United

    Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Maresca acknowledges World Cup players fatigued at season start

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it "was not easy" for World Cup players to find form early in the season, agreeing with striker Erling Haaland's observation that players started tired. Haaland noted he had no pre-season after Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Cherki bags brace as City thrash Palace 4-1

    Rayan Cherki scored twice in Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace, earning praise from manager Enzo Maresca for an "unbelievable" performance after coming off the bench in the previous weekend's win against Bournemouth.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Spurs complete Savio signing, pursue Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA player of year award

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Maresca's Manchester City lose Community Shield 3-0 to Arsenal

    Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Arteta non-committal on Lewis-Skelly's future at Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to confirm whether Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at the club after the teenager made an "emotional" goal celebration in a friendly against Como. Lewis-Skelly, 19, has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea after starting just five times in the Premier League last season.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Maresca satisfied with Manchester City debut despite penalty loss

    Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" after his first game managing Manchester City, despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Inter Milan following a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in June, highlighted positive aspects of the performance and areas for improvement.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Maresca prepares Manchester City debut against Inter Milan

    Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola last month, said his side will be judged as he prepared for his first match in charge — a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday. Maresca said he is introducing new concepts and does not believe in "copy and paste" management.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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