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‘Stick together and smile’: Haaland’s message after Man City’s explosive verdict

Erling Haaland has urged Manchester City to remain united and positive as the club deals with the fallout from a panel finding it guilty of serious financial rule breaches in the Premier League.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:21 AM
‘Stick together and smile’: Haaland’s message after Man City’s explosive verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Erling Haaland called on Manchester City to stick together and stay positive amid their financial scandal.
  • Manchester City was found guilty of 80 serious financial charges after an investigatory panel ruling.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca expressed full trust in the club's leadership and stated players remain focused on matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Erling Haaland has urged Manchester City to stay united and positive following an investigatory panel's verdict finding the club guilty of serious financial breaches. Ahead of City's upcoming clash against Liverpool at Anfield, the striker encouraged supporters and teammates to spread love, stick together, and keep smiling despite the controversy.

Manager Enzo Maresca stated that he completely trusts the club's ownership and insisted the squad remains focused solely on football. The panel found City artificially inflated revenues by over $1 billion between 2009 and 2018, finding them guilty of 80 charges, though the club is appealing the sanctions.

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