Manchester City's prolific striker Erling Haaland has taken to social media to clap back at critics who've been mocking his recent hairstyle change. The Norwegian forward, known for his lethal finishing on the pitch, showed he's equally sharp with his online comebacks.
Haaland's Defiant Response
In a fiery Instagram story, Haaland posted a screenshot of an article criticizing his new look with the caption: "Keep hating, I'll keep scoring." The 23-year-old added a laughing emoji for good measure, clearly unfazed by the negative comments.
Birthday Banter with Grealish
The post came on teammate Jack Grealish's birthday, with Haaland including a playful jab at the English winger: "Happy birthday to the real fashion criminal @jackgrealish." This lighthearted dig references Grealish's own history of unconventional hairstyles that have drawn media attention.
Fan Reactions
City fans quickly rallied behind their star striker:
- "As long as he keeps banging in goals, he could dye it pink for all I care"
- "The man's got 5 hat-tricks this season - focus on his football not his hair"
- "Grealish and Haaland starting a 'bad hair' competition at City"
Haaland's new look features a shorter cut with bleached blonde tips, a departure from his usual undercut style. While some pundits have suggested the change reflects growing confidence after his record-breaking debut Premier League season, others have been less complimentary.
Performance Unaffected
Criticism of his appearance clearly hasn't impacted Haaland's form. The striker has already netted 8 goals in City's first 6 matches this season, continuing his remarkable scoring record since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.
Pep Guardiola will be hoping the social media spat doesn't distract from preparations for City's crucial Champions League clash next week, though given Haaland's track record, the Norwegian seems perfectly capable of letting his football do the talking.
