Alfie Haaland slams decision on controversial English goal

Alfie Haaland, father of Erling Haaland, took to X at 02:59 today to voice his displeasure with the referee’s decision to validate the first English goal in the Norway‑England match, in the first half, while also praising Jude Bellingham for his performance. Norway seized an early lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup found the net, putting the Norwegians ahead. Jude Bellingham equalised in first‑half stoppage time, a moment that sparked considerable controversy among the spectators.

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The Norwegians argued that the goal should have been disallowed because the ball struck a camera cable during a goal kick taken by Orjan Nyland, which they claimed rendered the goal invalid. FIFA later released a statement confirming that no evidence supported the claim and that the goal had been correctly awarded. Alfie Haaland responded on X, writing, "Well done, Bellingham and referee," thereby complimenting both the player and the official. Bellingham eventually scored the decisive goal, and it was noted that Erling Haaland and Bellingham had been teammates at Borussia Dortmund a few seasons ago.