It was a close run and feisty stalemate between Manchester City and Real Madrid on Tuesday night, but apparently appear more action was taking place up in the stands as Erling Haaland’s dad, Alfie, was reportedly thrown out of the stadium for taunting the opposition supporters.
Before the 22-year-old striking sensation there was, of course, his father: Alf-Inge, a.k.a. ‘Alfie’ Haaland — a former Man City, Leeds and Nottingham Forest midfielder and utility player, not to mention the same man that Roy Keane famously snapped in that infamously bad tackle back in 2001.
A bit of a City legend in his own right, Alfie Haaland no doubt played a big role in bringing Erling to the Etihad, having long professed his deep affection for the club (seemingly passing on that love to his son) and even popping up in the away end at the odd game here and there.
That being said, it would appear his support for the club got him in a bit of bother in the much-anticipated Champions League tie on Tuesday night after he began taunting the Madrid fans from the corporate box.
Alfie Haaland giving abuse out to the Real Madrid fans, before being escorted out of the Bernabeu. pic.twitter.com/rfz9jWNGri
Haaland and members of his party were enjoying hospitality at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium when he began giving it back to the home supporters sat below.
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Spanish journalist Inaki Angulo, who acquired the video from inside the ground, reported that not only was Alfie said to have been “insulting” Madrid fans during the match but alleged that he also began “throwing food” at them before eventually being asked to leave.
Peanuts, to be specific, but we have no way of verifying that — it just felt too amusing a detail to leave out.
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You can see the moment he was escorted out of his box down below.
Alfie Haaland was escorted out of a corporate box at the Bernabéu last night after ‘insulting’ and ‘throwing peanuts’ at Real Madrid fans. 🤣🥜
You can’t lie, the notion of Haaland’s dad giving it the biggun’ whilst sipping champagne from up in the opposition’s hospitality is just funny and City fans will no doubt have enjoyed that one.
With Los Blancos having to travel to Manchester for the second leg and City set up for a crucial home advantage in the decisive match, we expect Haaland will have a much livelier game in front of the Etihad crowd.
Roll on next week — just make sure Alfie is no way near the away fans. Or don’t, the prospect of a round two is even more hilarious.
Tommy Fury announces huge fight against former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall
Daisy Jackson
Tommy Fury has announced his next major boxing match – against a rather unlikely opponent.
The Manc boxer and former Love Island star will face Eddie Hall, who once reigned as the World’s Strongest Man and was the first person on the planet to deadlift 500kg.
The match, billed as Beauty vs The Beast (we’ll let you decide who’s who…), will take place at the AO Arena this summer.
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall will be facing off in Manchester as part of the Misfits Boxing series, a sports promotion company founded by YouTube sensation KSI.
26-year-old Fury – younger brother of heavyweight legend Tyson Fury – remains unbeaten, seeing off all-comers in the crossover boxing world.
As for 38-year-old Eddie Hall (nicknamed The Beast), he retired as a strongman competitor, where he’s previously been crowned the World’s Strongest Man, and has now pivoted into combat sports.
The pair have collaborated recently on several videos online, taking on challenges like a One Punch Knockout and a breakfast eating competition.
But this will be the first time they’ve publicly faced off in the ring.
Misfirst Boxing has once more delivered the biggest match-ups possible in the crossover boxing space, with Fury vs. Hall promising to be a titanic tussle that will captivate fans around the world.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, Beauty vs The Beast, will take place on Saturday 13 June at the AO Arena in Manchester – you can get tickets HERE.
Corey Blackett-Taylor ruled out injured for the rest of the season
Danny Jones
Bolton Wanderers winger Corey Blackett-Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season following injury.
With not that long left in this year’s campaign and the playoff scrap set to ramp up even further in the coming weeks, it’s an unfortunate twist of fate for the Trotters.
Despite still being only a relatively recent signing, having just joined Bolton in the most recent January transfer window, it didn’t take long for him to make a good impression.
Scoring on debut in a 1-0 away win against AFC Wimbledon, the 28-year-old is now set to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 term, letting supporters know the news on Friday, 27 March.
Blackett-Taylor was forced off in the game against Rotherham United after pulling up in the wake of taking a shot, ultimately being subbed in the first half.
It was quickly confirmed to be a thigh injury, and while the specific nature and severity of the damage haven’t been fully detailed, he has now informed fans that his season is over.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “Instantly from arriving at the club, I felt the passion and support from the fans, club, staff and players.
“I have no doubts [about] the club achieving their targets of promotion – I want to say a huge thank you for making me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Unfortunately, my season is concluded due to my injury, but I’ll be here supporting the team to the very end.”
He isn’t the only impactful League One player at a side eyeing up the Championship to have been hampered by setbacks on the physio bench, with rivals Stockport County also confirming an absence at this crucial point in the campaign.
Not ideal for either of the Greater Manchester hopefuls.
Once again, while the recovery period for both of these players has already begun, the exact timelines for their return remain to be seen.
That being said, chances are we’ll see the Derby County loanee back in action before Hills, though we’ll have to wait to find out whether it will be at the Toughsheet Stadium or back with his parent club.
Who do you think is going to clinch that third promotion place at Wembley come this May?
Danny Jones -
10th May 2023 
