EPL: Haaland may be charged by FA for criticizing referee after match against Spurs

The English Football Association may take disciplinary action against Erling Haaland for his response to a “controversial” refereeing call during Sunday’s 3-3 Premier League home match between Manchester City and Tottenham.

Late in the game, when teammate Jack Grealish was racing for goal, the referee stopped play. The prolific striker took to social media to voice his disapproval. Having been fouled earlier, Haaland regained control in time to provide a clear path for Grealish.

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Referee Simon Hooper appeared to be playing the advantage at first, but when it looked like Grealish was sprinting clear on goal, he sounded the whistle.

Haaland reacted to the crucial call by posting “Wtf” on X, which led to an enraged outburst on the touchline and resulted in him receiving a yellow card. ESPN notes that the post may face FA punishment in accordance with the body’s policies prohibiting derogatory remarks regarding match officials.

After the crucial call, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou admitted that his club “got away with one.” Guardiola supported his enraged striker’s reaction, although he claimed the event wasn’t significant.

It’s typical. He responded the same way to ten players. The manager mentioned that it is against the rules to speak with the referees.

According to the letter of the legislation, he contended, a lot more City players need to have been substituted for their responses. Both I and the players are fallible. Guardiola continued, “The referee said play on when Erling went down, and after he made the pass, he stopped the game.

This season, the Premier League champions have only lost two games at home.