Police case filed in opposition to Erling Haaland after allegedly hitting mascot, Man Metropolis deny allegations

Manchester Metropolis striker Erling Haaland is on the middle of controversy after allegations surfaced that he struck the membership’s mascot, Moonbeam, on the again of the pinnacle earlier than a Premier League match in opposition to Southampton in October 2024. The incident has led to a police criticism, however Manchester Metropolis have reportedly denied any wrongdoing.

The allegations stem from an incident on the Etihad Stadium the place Haaland allegedly hit the again of the pinnacle of the membership’s mascot, Moonbeam, portrayed by a short lived feminine worker. Studies recommend that the girl initially believed she had been hit by a stray soccer whereas posing for {a photograph}. Nevertheless, she later discovered that Haaland had allegedly struck her from behind.

Following the incident, the girl, who had been working as Moonbeam since final summer time, went for medical checks at a hospital the next day. She reportedly filed an assault criticism with Better Manchester Police after the incident.

Man Metropolis deny allegations

Manchester Metropolis reportedly launched an inner investigation into the matter. The membership in the end cleared Haaland of any wrongdoing and opted to not renew the contract of the girl concerned. A spokesperson for the Premier League membership dismissed the allegations.

“The membership absolutely investigated and located that not one of the proof, together with video footage, backed up the declare that an harm was sustained within the method alleged. We’re additionally conscious a criticism was made to Better Manchester Police and no additional motion was taken by them both,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying by Reuters.

The Mascot’s perspective

The girl, who has chosen to stay nameless, has accused Manchester Metropolis of trying to guard Haaland and canopy up the incident.

“I used to be fairly upset and I used to be crying. My head was thudding and I believe I used to be in shock. I later realised he’d come behind me and hit me on the pinnacle after which leaned on my head,” she was quoted as saying by The Solar.

She claimed she was in ache as she walked off the pitch and requested a colleague, “What the hell was that that hit me?” to which she was allegedly informed, “It was Erling. He hit you from behind.”