Haaland accused Mancini of inappropriate gesturing: what happened during the match.
Scandal in the Norway - Italy match
According to The Sun: Erling Haaland accused Gianluca Mancini of 'slapping him on the backside' during a tense match in which Norway achieved an impressive victory over Italy. The conflict between the players occurred in the first half, after which Norway scored four goals in the second half, including two from Haaland, securing the team an automatic spot in the World Cup with a score of 4-1.
“This was absolutely unacceptable,” said Haaland after the game.
Haaland's accusations against Mancini caused significant outrage, and the incident remained on the lips of the football community long after the match had ended.
This match was crucial not only for Norway, who qualified for the World Cup, but also for Haaland, who showcased an incredible performance, becoming one of the heroes of the match. However, conflicts on the football field always attract attention, and this case was no exception.
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