ERLING HAALAND unleashed a furious X-rated rant after Manchester City’s draw with Tottenham.
The Man City striker went ballistic at full-time as he blew his top at referee Simon Hooper over a controversial decision.
Erling Haaland was left furious at the end of Manchester City’s draw with TottenhamGetty
Sky SportsThe striker unleashed an X-rated rant at full-time[/caption]
Hooper blew his whistle just as Jack Grealish was clear through on the Spurs goal, in the 94th minute of the dramatic game, which ended in a 3-3 draw.
And the decision was too much for Haaland, who could not contain his feelings.
He blew his top after referee Hooper blew the final whistle.
The Norwegian was spotted shouting “F*** off, F*** off,” as he made his way off the pitch.
Fans were shocked by his angry outburst as they watched Haaland lose his cool and storm down the tunnel.
“Never seen Haaland this mad,” wrote one supporter on X, formerly Twitter.
Another added: “Erling Haaland was furious.”
A third fan also commented: “Haaland just had his Drogba moment.”
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Haaland was fouled in the middle of the pitch as City pushed for a winner
Referee Simon Hooper looked like he was about to blow his whistle but Haaland got up
Referee Hooper then waves play on as Haaland plays the ball forward to Jack Grealish, who is clearly onside
But then referee Hooper blows his whistle, just as Grealish is through on the Spurs goal
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba infamously screamed “it’s a f***ing disgrace” after his side were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona in 2009.
Haaland and City had been left aggrieved by Hooper’s decision to blow for a foul during the closing stages of the match.
The Treble winners were pushing for a winner when Haaland was fouled.
Hooper looked poised to blow for a foul, when the Man City star got back to his feet.
Hooper opted to play the advantage and waved play on.
Haaland got up, and hit a perfect through ball to Grealish, who beat the Spurs offside trap and was clean through on goal.
Hooper then blew his whistle to stop the game just as City had a great chance to score the winner.
Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane was also shocked by the decision, explaining after the match that the referee made the “wrong call”.
“Obviously I think the referee’s made a mistake,” he said at the end of the match.
“We’re quick to criticise him but he’s made a mistake. There’s been a few but it’s a poor call. He’s got it wrong.”
He added: “For some reason he’s blown the whistle. He’s definitely got that wrong, I think we can all see that.”
PAErling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic rage at referee Simon Hooper[/caption]
City boss Pep Guardiola said when asked about that: “Next question. I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment.
“The referee…they whistle after they said OK, play on. After the pass, whistle, so this is what I do not understand, this action.”
City were twice pegged back by their opponents in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Jack Grealish appeared to have won the match with a goal in the final 10 minutes, only for Dejan Kulusevski to equalise in stoppage time.
Haaland also failed to get on the scoresheet after missing an open goal during the first half.
Sunday’s draw means City are now third in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Arsenal.
The Gunners beat Bournemouth on Saturday to extend their lead, whilst Liverpool moved above the champions with a win over Fulham.
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