'Last season he asked for my...': Haaland Opens Up About Cucurella's Attempt to Mock Him After EURO

Marc Cucurella, who played an instrumental role in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, me a famous call-out to Manchester City's Erling Haaland during ceremony held to celebrate LA Roja's achievement. Cucurella apparently announced that he is coming for Haaland and will stop him. Ironically, Manchester City and Chelsea were booked to face each or in season premiere of ir respective EPL campaigns. City once again proved to be more clinical and handed Blues a 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 18.

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Erling Haaland Wins contest against Cucurella

What turned out to be even more surreal was that Norwegian goal scoring machine, Erling Haaland, opened scoring for defending champions and he finished it by beating who else but Marc Cucurella.

Following end of match, Manchester City forward was asked to spare some thoughts on Spanish defender. He defined Cucurella as a funny man, stating that last season he asked him for his shirt and in total contrast went on to mention his name on stage while celebrating.

"Well, Cucurella is a funny man. Last season he asked for my shirt and this summer he sings a song about me,” Haaland said after match.

Considering what he said, Cucurella might have to eat his words for time being and would have to wait for second leg to have a chance at redemption.

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Erling Haaland Completes Century with Manchester City

Make it 91 goals in 100 games for Erling Haaland at Manchester City. striker marked his 100th appearance for club by netting first goal in a 2-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday as City began its campaign for a fifth straight Premier League title. It also took his tally to five goals in three league openers since joining City in 2022 and showed that Norwegian is fully rested after a summer without international soccer.

“I h a feeling that he feels better than last season at this stage,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “He feels good, and goal was magnificent.”

Haaland gave his team le in 18th minute and Mateo Kovacic ded a strike from just outside area in 84th to make it a harsh welcome for new Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca in his first game in charge.

(With inputs from AP)