Haaland's Father Blames Referee After Norway's World Cup Loss to England
Following Norway's 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, Alf-Inge Haaland, father of star striker Erling Haaland, publicly criticized French referee Clément Turpin, claiming biased officiating and a disallowed goal cost Norway the match. Roy Keane responded on a podcast, suggesting Haaland Sr. may have been drinking, reigniting their decades-old feud. The controversy sparked debate over VAR decisions and refereeing standards.
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Roy Keane Accuses Erling Haaland's Father of Drinking During Matches
Roy Keane has reignited his long-standing feud with Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Norway striker Erling Haaland, by accusing him of drinking alcohol during football matches. The comments came on the 'Stick to Football' YouTube show after Haaland's father made obscene gestures and sarcastically congratulated the referee following Norway's 1-2 extra-time World Cup quarterfinal loss to England. Keane stated, 'He was obviously drinking alcohol during the matches – the dad,' and added that drinking 'makes you see the game with completely different eyes.' The feud dates back nearly 30 years, originating from a 1997 incident where Haaland allegedly mocked Keane after a serious injury. Keane retaliated with a brutal foul in 2001, later admitting in his autobiography it was intentional. Keane, now a TV pundit, has maintained a distant attitude toward Erling Haaland.
BILD - SportRoy Keane Accuses Papa Haaland of Drinking During World Cup Matches
Ireland football legend Roy Keane has accused Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Norway striker Erling Haaland, of drinking alcohol during World Cup matches. The accusation came after Papa Haaland was caught on camera making obscene gestures during Norway's 1-2 extra-time loss to England in the World Cup quarterfinal. Keane made the remarks on the 'Stick to Football' YouTube show, questioning whether Haaland would even remember the game. The feud between the two men dates back nearly 30 years, originating from a 1997 incident where Haaland allegedly mocked Keane after a serious knee injury. Keane retaliated with a notorious intentional foul in 2001, which he later admitted in his autobiography was deliberate. Keane has maintained a distant and cool demeanor when discussing Erling Haaland as a TV pundit.
BILD - SportRoy Keane Accuses Alf-Inge Haaland of Drinking During Matches After World Cup Referee Criticism
Following England's 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Alf-Inge Haaland, father of striker Erling Haaland, sharply criticized referee Clément Turpin's officiating. In response, former Irish midfielder Roy Keane, who has a history with Haaland Sr. after a career-ending tackle, used his podcast 'Stick to Football' to mock the comments. Keane suggested Haaland Sr. was not a reliable witness, stating, 'He always seems to be drinking alcohol during matches. If you've had a drink, you see the match differently.' Keane dismissed the claim that the referee cost Norway the match, arguing that a shove by Haaland on Elliot Anderson for a disallowed goal was a clear foul. The article highlights the ongoing personal rivalry between Keane and the Haaland family.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertHaaland's Father and Roy Keane Revive Old Rivalry After Tense Norway-England World Cup Clash
The article reports on the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final match between Norway and England, which England won 2-1 after extra time to advance to the semi-finals. The match has sparked significant controversy, including disputes over refereeing decisions by Clement Turpin and a disallowed goal for Norway via VAR. The tension extends beyond the pitch, as former rivals Roy Keane and Alf-Inge Haaland (Erling Haaland's father) have reignited their decades-old feud. Alf-Inge Haaland publicly criticized the refereeing and sarcastically thanked Jude Bellingham and the referee. The article also links to related stories about Haaland's rivalry with Kylian Mbappé, transfer speculation, and other World Cup coverage.
Home Football - actualitésRoy Keane and Alf-Inge Haaland Revive Decades-Old Feud After Tense World Cup Quarterfinal
Following England's hard-fought 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, a bitter feud between former Premier League rivals Roy Keane and Alf-Inge Haaland has reignited. Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Norwegian star Erling Haaland, publicly criticized French referee Clément Turpin for decisions he believed favored England, including a disallowed goal by his son. In response, Roy Keane, now a Sky Sport pundit, mocked Haaland Sr. on his podcast, suggesting he was drunk during the match and misremembering events. This exchange reopens a nearly 30-year-old rivalry stemming from a 1997 challenge where Haaland tore Keane's cruciate ligament, followed by Keane's infamous revenge tackle in 2001. Haaland Sr. briefly responded on social media calling Keane a 'jerk' before deleting the post.
Home Football - actualitésKeane and Haaland's Father Reignite Decades-Old Feud Over VAR Controversy
After England defeated Norway in a World Cup match, Erling Haaland's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, posted on X criticizing the referee and claiming Norway was 'robbed' after a VAR decision disallowed a potential equalizer. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane responded on the show 'Stick to Football,' suggesting alcohol may have affected the elder Haaland's judgment, stating 'he always seems to be drinking while watching the game.' The elder Haaland retorted under a social media post, calling Keane 'a bastard.' The exchange reignites a nearly 30-year feud dating back to a 1997 tackle where Keane tore his ACL while attempting to tackle Haaland, and a 2001 match where Keane was sent off for a reckless tackle on him. Keane defended his comments as a fair assessment of the referee's performance, while Gary Neville and Ian Wright sided with Keane. Reports indicate the elder Haaland later deleted his comment.
虎扑 - 足球Roy Keane hits back at Erling Haaland's dad after England World Cup fury
Following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over Norway on July 11, 2026, Alf-Inge Haaland criticized referee Clement Turpin on social media, claiming a disallowed Norway goal was unjust. The goal was ruled out by VAR due to a push by Erling Haaland on Elliot Anderson. Roy Keane responded on the Stick To Football podcast, suggesting Haaland's father may have been drinking alcohol at the match, impairing his judgment. Keane, along with Gary Neville and Ian Wright, defended the referee's decision, calling it a clear foul. Neville noted England had been lucky in a previous match against Ghana, but not this time. Wright dismissed Haaland's comments as sour grapes.
Mirror - FootballHaaland's Father Criticizes Referee After Norway's World Cup Elimination Against England
Following Norway's defeat to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which resulted in Norway's elimination from the tournament, Erling Haaland's father publicly criticized the match referee, Clément Trupin. In a statement reported by Portuguese sports newspaper Record, he expressed feeling that his team was 'robbed' due to officiating decisions. The match was part of the group stage, and the loss ended Norway's hopes of advancing. The article also references other related news, including England coach Thomas Tuchel's critical comments about his team's performance despite the victory, and the Norwegian coach's statement that the team gave everything. The incident has sparked debate over refereeing standards in high-stakes World Cup matches.
RecordAlf-Inge Haaland Rants at Referee After Norway's World Cup Elimination
Following Norway's 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the 2026 World Cup, Alf-Inge Haaland (53), father of star player Erling Haaland, was seen clashing with opponents and ranting against referee Clément Turpin. During the match, Turpin disallowed a Norway goal after VAR review and initially awarded then reversed a penalty for England. TV cameras captured Haaland Sr. in a VIP seat making a diving motion, mouthing 'Fuck off,' and performing a 'two-finger salute,' a grave insult in Great Britain. He also criticized Turpin on social media, sarcastically congratulating the referee. The article highlights the controversial officiating decisions and Haaland's emotional reaction to Norway's elimination.
BILD - SportAlf-Inge Haaland Blames Referee After Norway's World Cup Quarterfinal Loss to England
Following Norway's 1-2 extra-time defeat to England in the World Cup quarter-finals, Alf-Inge Haaland, father of star striker Erling Haaland, strongly criticized French referee Clément Turpin. Speaking to DAZN, Haaland said 'Today, it's the referee who won,' citing a disallowed goal for Torbjorn Heggem and multiple controversial decisions that he believed favored England. He noted that every key moment seemed to go against Norway, including the disputed first English goal before halftime. Despite the loss, Haaland expressed pride in his son and the Norwegian team, praising their courage, discipline, and conviction against one of the tournament's strongest sides. The match ended 1-2 after extra time, leaving Norway disappointed and questioning the officiating's impact on the result.
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