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Controversy: Haaland's goal that decided Manchester derby was wrongly awarded
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Controversy: Haaland's goal that decided Manchester derby was wrongly awarded

Record13 September 2026 at 23:23

Erling Haaland's goal that decided the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City was controversial and ultimately wrongly awarded. The Norwegian striker scored the goal that decided the outcome of the classic encounter, but the awarding of it generated discussion.

The Professional Referees Association in England, known as Pro Ref, came forward to clarify the incident that caused the controversy. This association took the initiative to explain the decision made at the moment of the goal.

The derby in question pitted Manchester United against Manchester City, two of the biggest clubs in English football. The importance of the match and its implications for the Premier League standings made the awarding error even more noteworthy.

Pro Ref's intervention comes in a context where refereeing decisions in England have been frequently questioned, with this association feeling the need to explain and justify the choices made by referees at decisive moments of matches.

Why this matters

The article is of interest to football fans in Portugal because it involves one of the biggest stars of the Premier League and one of the most high-profile derbies in the world, whose result has an impact on the English league standings. The clarification from the referees' association may influence future debates about the interpretation of rules in professional football.

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