Haaland Deflects Questions on Manchester City Charges During Norway Duty

Erling Haaland was quizzed about Manchester City's financial fair play breaches while on international duty with Norway. The striker faced questions after his side's 3-1 victory over Wales, a match in which he scored a penalty.

Haaland struggled to provide a direct answer, pointing to his youth career at the time of the alleged offences. He stated that he was playing for Bryne under-nine boys in 2009 and listed the other clubs he represented during the period in question.

"This is a question I struggle to answer," Haaland said. "It is a matter between the Premier League and Manchester City that is going to be dealt with by a panel. Am I supposed to answer that? I'm not really sure."

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The forward admitted he had not followed the case closely, adding, "It's a difficult question to answer when I don't really know that much about it. I assume the answers will come in the next ... I don't know when the answers will come. I haven't read that much about it."

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the club, Haaland reaffirmed his commitment to City, stating, "I'm a City player, and I'm incredibly happy with that." Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League, though the club has lodged an appeal and maintains its innocence.