Manchester City threatens legal action over Haaland transfer comments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Manchester City is considering legal action against Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme. Riquelme claimed Haaland would join Real Madrid if elected, showing a jersey with Haaland’s name during a TV appearance. City firmly denied any possibility of Haaland leaving the club, stating the reports are false. The English club expressed concerns over the misuse of Haaland's image and marketing rights. The election for Real Madrid's presidency is set for June 7.
- •Riquelme promised Haaland's transfer during a TV appearance.
- •City stated there is no chance of Haaland leaving.
- •The club is evaluating legal options regarding Haaland's image rights.
- •The Real Madrid presidential election occurs on June 7.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real row goes too far: Man City threaten legal action over Haaland
"The power struggle in the run-up to Real Madrid’s presidential elections reached a new level of escalation yesterday. Florentino Pérez’s challenger went so far out on a limb with a transfer annou...
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