Manchester City striker Erling Haaland sparked controversy after playfully striking the club’s alien mascot ‘Moonbeam’ during a heated pre-match photo session against Southampton.
Haaland’s actions sent shockwaves through the stadium minutes before the match. The mascot, Moonbeam, suffered suspected whiplash and concussion while posing for a team photo. She quickly sought medical attention and lodged a police complaint over the incident.
Manchester City wasted no time launching a full investigation. A club spokesperson explained that video footage failed to support the injury claim. Greater Manchester Police opted not to pursue further action following their review.
The altercation unfolded ahead of an October fixture with Southampton, where Haaland netted the only goal in the fifth minute. City celebrated their third consecutive league win with his early strike, although they dropped the next four games, which stalled their title challenge.
In January, Haaland secured his future with a massive nine-and-a-half-year contract at City. He now leads the Premier League scoring charts with 21 goals this season, while his Champions League record boasts eight goals in nine appearances before injury setbacks emerged.
Defending his lengthy deal, Haaland insisted he agreed after extensive talks with the club—a point he has reiterated over 300 times. The former Borussia Dortmund star also shone on the international stage, scoring in Norway’s World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Israel.
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