Alf-Inge Xoland has come under fire from experts for his criticism of the referee
England's victory over Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Championship caused a major stir outside the pitch, Zamin.uz reported.
Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Manchester City star Erling Haaland, expressed outrage at the refereeing and posted sharp comments on social media. His remarks were heavily criticized by well-known British experts Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Gary Neville.
This was reported by Goal. Alf-Inge Haaland sarcastically congratulated referee Clément Turpin and suggested that England's team was saved by the officials.
He believes the referee's decisions directly influenced the match outcome and deprived Norway of a place in the semi-finals. However, football experts unanimously rejected these claims.
The experts' sharp reaction did not take long. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright spoke out in a special appearance, calling Alf-Inge's words nonsense.
According to Wright, in the situation where Erling Haaland's goal was disallowed, the attacking player was simply pushed aside. He argued that these were baseless objections, noting that Haaland was much taller than his opponent and questioning why such aggressive action was necessary.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane also did not hold back in his assessment of Alf-Inge's personality. While Keane acknowledged that the referee had made some controversial decisions in England's favor, he stated that these did not affect the overall result.
In his words, Alf-Inge appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the stadium, making it difficult to perceive the game objectively. Gary Neville joined his colleagues' opinion, asserting that England fully deserved the victory.
According to Neville, the Norwegians should look for the cause of their defeat in their own mistakes, not in the referees. This controversy has added a new chapter to the football rivalry between Norway and England.
Alf-Inge Haaland's objections are being regarded in the English press as an unwillingness to accept defeat. So far, the player himself has not issued an official statement regarding his father's comments or the experts' criticism.
This situation has further fueled the excitement and debate surrounding the World Championship.
