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Controversy: Haaland's goal that decided Manchester derby was incorrectly allowed
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Controversy: Haaland's goal that decided Manchester derby was incorrectly allowed

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 00:23

The Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored the goal that decided the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City. The match ended with Haaland's team victorious, with the decisive goal coming at a crucial moment of the encounter.

However, the goal was incorrectly allowed, generating strong controversy. The situation raised doubts about the refereeing decision made during the game, which directly influenced the final result of the match.

The professional referees association in England, known as Pro Ref, came forward publicly to clarify the controversial incident. This intervention aimed to explain the reasons that led to the erroneous validation of Haaland's goal.

Why this matters

The article is of interest to readers in Portugal and around the world interested in English football, as it reveals a refereeing error that directly influenced the result of one of the most important derbies in the sporting calendar. The official confirmation that the goal was incorrectly allowed may revive debates about the need for greater rigor in refereeing decisions and about the implementation of technologies such as VAR.

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