Erling Haaland has opened up about the controversial moment during Manchester City’s intense draw against Arsenal, where he threw a ball at defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
Reflecting on the heated encounter, which saw City snatch a last-minute equalizer from John Stones, Haaland remains unapologetic about his actions. After Stones scored, Haaland retrieved the ball from the net and playfully tossed it at Gabriel, who later shrugged off the incident, stating, “I don’t even remember this. It’s normal; they were happy after scoring in the last minute,” in an interview with TNT Sport Brazil.
When asked about his reasoning behind the act, Haaland provided a straightforward answer. “In the heat of the moment, things happened in that game,” he explained at a recent press conference while on international duty with Norway. He emphasized that what occurs on the pitch should stay there, further asserting, “I don’t regret much in life.”
This press conference was a rare opportunity for media interaction, as Haaland has only participated in a handful of such events during his time at City, and even fewer while representing Norway. Known for his brief responses, Haaland occasionally bantered with reporters, quipping that he would engage with them only if they posed “interesting questions.”
When queried about his ambitions regarding Norway’s all-time goalscoring record, he simply said “no,” and offered a similar lack of comment regarding a potential encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo while on vacation. Haaland’s candid yet reserved demeanor continues to captivate fans and media alike as he navigates the pressures of football superstardom.
