Haaland's Father Comments on Son's Rivalry with Cucurella

Erling Haaland's father, Alfie, has shared insights into his son's reaction to a song by Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, which humorously suggests that Haaland 'trembles' at the sight of him. This playful rivalry emerged after Cucurella celebrated Spain's Euro 2024 victory, where he sang the chant during jubilant festivities. However, during their recent Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, it was Haaland who had the last laugh, scoring the opening goal in Manchester City's 2-0 win over Chelsea. Alfie Haaland described the chant as "a little bit of fun," expressing admiration for Cucurella as a player and a person. He noted that Erling appreciates the humor in the situation, despite the competitive nature of their on-field encounters. Observers noted that Haaland appeared unfazed by Cucurella's antics, even choosing to ignore the defender when he went down with cramp later in the match. In discussing Erling's pre-season preparations, Alfie revealed that his son enjoyed some downtime with friends, as he did not participate in tournament football during the break. He emphasized Erling's relentless pursuit of improvement, stating that his son is always focused on becoming better and achieving more goals this season. Despite missing out on the PFA Player of the Year award, Haaland was recognized in the PFA's Team of the Year, reflecting his significant contributions to Manchester City and his ongoing ambition to excel in his career.