Erling Haaland and the Man City squad are in Saudi Arabia to attend the FIFA Club World Cup. Haaland is injured and will not be able to participate in both of these matches.
During the tour here, Haaland went to a shopping center in Saudi city. A small problem occurred when midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso (Fluminense)’s wife, Giovanna Costi, criticized the star’s attitude.
On social networks, Giovanna provided detailed information about the story that took place at a shopping center in Saudi city. According to her, there were 6 children with her. They discovered Haaland but were not allowed to approach him. Haaland did not even wave to them.
“It’s terrible. Henrico (Ganso’s son) is very shocked and sad! He is a Haaland fan but now he doesn’t even want to mention their names…There are only 6 children, they can’t get close, Haaland didn’t even wave goodbye from afar. He treated the children like they didn’t exist,” Giovanna shared.
“The children were so sad! How could they have the opportunity to meet their idol like this? When there was no one on the street, it wouldn’t have taken more than 5 seconds to wave. Anyway, these children were sure will definitely learn a lesson today.”
Karina Xavier, wife of right back Samuel Xavier, was also present at that time. She criticized the Norwegian player’s attitude on Instagram.
“I’m not happy with Haaland not saying hello to the kids. They are his biggest fans, he doesn’t even look at them.”
Man City reached the FIFA Club World Cup final after winning 3-0 against Japanese team Urawa Red Diamonds. They will face representatives from Brazil Fluminense in the final without the services of Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku.