BREAKING: This could be the most shocking headline of the year! Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland is reportedly at risk of facing jail time in Switzerland!
Erling Haaland, the star forward for Manchester City, is reportedly facing potential jail time in Switzerland due to an unpaid fine. This news coincides with reports that City are preparing a lucrative new contract for the Norwegian striker, which would make him the top-paid player in the Premier League.
Swiss news outlet Blick revealed that Haaland’s name appeared on a public notice from the canton of Vaud on October 25. The notice indicated that Haaland had been fined 60 francs (around €65) for an undisclosed offense, which he has yet to settle. Although the fine itself is relatively small, the report warns that if Haaland does not pay, he could face a day in prison the next time he visits Switzerland.
The story humorously noted that it would be unfortunate for Haaland to miss his father Alf-Inge’s Christmas party, as the senior Haaland has been residing in Andermatt, Switzerland, since 2023. Despite the fine’s modest size, it’s unlikely that Haaland will face imprisonment, given his wealth as a professional footballer.
In other news, Haaland recently commented on Manchester City’s disappointing four-game losing streak. The team has been struggling, with their last four defeats across all competitions marking the first time City has lost that many matches consecutively since 2006, long before the club’s transformation under Pep Guardiola.
Ahead of their upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur, Haaland emphasized how crucial it was for City to break the losing streak. He shared his determination with Sky Sports: “It hurts, it clearly does. And the motivation is bigger than ever to go on Saturday and to win the game and to get on the run again.”
Reflecting on the personal impact of the losing streak, Haaland said, “It’s important to just let it go. It’s the most difficult thing, even in life, to let things go. But focus on next because look how many games there are.” Haaland also emphasized the importance of moving forward, pointing out that after a successful stint with his national team, the key is to stay in the present and focus on the future.
Haaland currently leads the Premier League’s scoring charts, with 12 goals from 11 matches.