Erling Haaland’s cold shoulder to Marc Cucurella sparks controversy
In a match that was far from thrilling the post-match actions from Erling Haaland have become the talk of the football world. During Manchester City‘s 2-0 victory over Chelsea, Haaland snubbed Marc Cucurella’s plea for help after the Spaniard went down with cramp.
This moment has drawn attention, not just for its timing, but for the history between the two players.
Erling Haaland responds to Cucurella’s Euro 2024 Chant
The tension between Haaland and Cucurella stems from Spain’s Euro 2024 celebrations, where Cucurella sang a playful but pointed chant about the Norwegian striker.
The chant went viral with Cucurella teasing Haaland with lyrics like “Haaland you’d better tremble as Cucurella is coming.”
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On Sunday, when Cucurella found himself on the ground with a cramp, Haaland simply walked past him without a second glance. The incident was captured and quickly spread on social media with fans offering their takes on Haaland’s response.
“Cucurella got a taste of his own medicine,” one fan noted, while another commented, “Best moment of the match in my opinion.”
After the match, Haaland addressed the situation, describing Cucurella as a “funny man.” Reflecting on the chant, Haaland said, “Well, Cucurella is a funny man. Last season he asked for my shirt… and this summer he sings a song about me.”
Haaland also celebrated his 100th game for Manchester City, expressing pride in reaching the milestone and helping his team secure the win.
Meanwhile, Cucurella’s chant and Haaland’s cold shoulder have added another layer of intrigue to their on-field rivalry, one that fans will be watching closely in future encounters.