Erling Haaland faced online trolling by Sweden's football account after being outperformed by Sweden’s Viktor Gyokeres, who scored a hat-trick in Sporting CP’s 4-1 win over Manchester City. Despite Haaland's 17 goals this season, his missed penalty highlighted a disappointing night in Lisbon as City suffered a third consecutive defeat.
Erling Haaland faced online trolling from Sweden’s official football account after Sweden’s Viktor Gyokeres outshined Norway’s star striker during Manchester City’s 4-1 loss to Sporting CP in the Champions League.
Gyokeres took center stage, scoring a hat-trick, while Haaland’s performance was marred by a missed penalty, further intensifying City’s disappointing third consecutive defeat. Sweden's social media account joined the online banter, referencing the match's "Scandinavian striker battle" with an update on the two players’ goal tallies.
While Haaland has amassed 17 goals this season, his form has been inconsistent, contrasting sharply with Gyokeres, who already boasts 25 goals this term. Gyokeres’ recent success has heightened his profile across Portugal and Europe, as he continues to dominate defensively across leagues. Haaland, meanwhile, will look to move past the loss as City prepares to face Brighton in an attempt to end their recent losing streak.
The intense Scandinavian rivalry between Gyokeres and Haaland has captured attention, with Sweden’s playful tweet only fueling the competitive spirit between the two strikers.
