Erling Haaland alleges misconduct during Manchester City victory over Porto
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Manchester City defeated FC Porto 2-0 on Tuesday in a Champions League match at the Estadio do Dragao. Erling Haaland scored twice for the visitors, but the game was marked by multiple disciplinary issues and a heated exchange during stoppage time. Haaland stated that Porto player Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during a late-match struggle, for which both players were involved in a scuffle that resulted in a booking for the striker. Tensions flared earlier when players clashed in the tunnel at halftime, prompted by Porto's frustration over a foul by Marc Guehi. Porto manager Francesco Farioli and player Gabri Veiga expressed dissatisfaction with officiating decisions, specifically regarding potential red cards that could have altered the match outcome. UEFA officials will now review reports from referee Szymon Marciniak and match delegate Stephanie Ford to determine if disciplinary proceedings or fines are warranted for either club.
- •Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 at the Estadio do Dragao.
- •Erling Haaland recorded both goals for Manchester City.
- •Haaland alleged Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during a stoppage-time altercation.
- •UEFA will review reports from referee Szymon Marciniak and delegate Stephanie Ford.
- •Porto officials protested officiating decisions regarding Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol.
- 3:40 PMESPN Soccer — Haaland claims Porto player grabbed his backside
- 2:42 PMThe Guardian Sport — Rosario ‘grabbed my bottom’ during Manchester City’s win at Porto, claims Haaland
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland says Porto’s Rosario grabbed his bottom during City win
"Forward says incident was ‘a little interesting’ Heading practice with Alf Inge helped with opener Erling Haaland has claimed Pablo Rosario “grabbed my bottom” during Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Porto on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 92nd minute, with Haaland having scored City’s goals. The forward and midfielder grappled, went to ground and were booked after being separated. “I was really keen on a hat-trick and it seemed like he was very eager to stop me from getting it,” Haaland told Norway’s TV 2. “It was a little interesting, that – you’ll be seeing a picture where he’s grabbing my bottom. It’ll be interesting to see that picture.” Continue reading...
"Erling Haaland claimed Porto’s Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City’s ill-tempered Champions League win at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday. The pair were involved in a heated exchange in stoppage time of a stormy encounter which had already seen players clash in the tunnel at half-time.
"Erling Haaland claimed Porto's Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City's ill-tempered Champions League win at the Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 9, 2026, 3:40 PMHaaland claims Porto player grabbed his backside
Erling Haaland claimed Porto's Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City's ill-tempered Champions League win at the Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday.
- The Guardian SportSep 9, 2026, 2:42 PMRosario ‘grabbed my bottom’ during Manchester City’s win at Porto, claims Haaland
Forward says incident was ‘a little interesting’ Heading practice with Alf Inge helped with opener Erling Haaland has claimed Pablo Rosario “grabbed my bottom” during Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Porto on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 92nd minute, with Haaland having scored City’s goals. The forward and midfielder grappled, went to ground and were booked after being separated. “I was really keen on a hat-trick and it seemed like he was very eager to stop me from getting it,” Haaland told Norway’s TV 2. “It was a little interesting, that – you’ll be seeing a picture where he’s grabbing my bottom. It’ll be interesting to see that picture.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:18 PMHaaland says Porto’s Rosario grabbed his bottom during City win
Erling Haaland claimed Porto’s Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during Manchester City’s ill-tempered Champions League win at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday. The pair were involved in a heated exchange in stoppage time of a stormy encounter which had already seen players clash in the tunnel at half-time.
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