Erling Haaland Claims Porto's Rosario Grabbed His Bottom 2026

Erling Haaland has claimed that Porto midfielder Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 92nd minute, after Haaland had scored both goals for the English champions.

Haaland's Frustration Over Missed Hat-Trick

The Norwegian striker was eager to complete his hat-trick, but Rosario's actions seemingly prevented him from doing so. Haaland told Norway's TV 2: "I was really keen on a hat-trick and it seemed like he was very eager to stop me from getting it. It was a little interesting, that – you'll be seeing a picture where he's grabbing my bottom. It'll be interesting to see that picture."

The pair grappled and went to the ground, with both players receiving yellow cards after being separated. The flashpoint came at the end of a niggly encounter that saw tempers flare before half-time, when a coming together between Marc Guéhi and Gabriel Veiga left the latter with a head injury.

Tunnel Bust-Up and Potential Uefa Action

As the teams walked off for the interval, a bust-up occurred involving players and staff near the tunnel. Images showed Manchester City defender Rúben Dias placing a hand on what appeared to be Porto head coach Francesco Farioli. Uefa will wait for the match report from referee Szymon Marciniak and delegate Stéphanie Ford before deciding whether to take any action against Dias or City.

Haaland's Header Practice Pays Off

Haaland's 47th-minute opener was a header, and the No 9 revealed he had been working on that skill recently with his dad, Alf Inge, a former City player. "Two days ago I was practising headers with my dad in the garden," he said. "Over the years, I've worked a lot on my heading."

Key Takeaways from the Match

• Haaland scored twice, including a header, to secure City's 2-0 win.
• Rosario's alleged grab prevented Haaland from scoring a hat-trick.
• Both players were booked after the altercation.
• Uefa may investigate the tunnel incident involving Rúben Dias.

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